Kristin Diehl

marketing professor, USC’s Marshall School of Business

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The National Retail Federation expects consumers to spend more this holiday season compared to last year, upwards of $900 per person on gifts, food, and decorations

Despite inflation, Americans are spending more this holiday season

The National Retail Federation expects consumers to spend more this holiday season compared to last year, upwards of $900 per person on gifts, food, and decorations

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