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NRF revises holiday forecast, expecting sales to grow 3.8%

On the heels of a November retail sales report where year-over-year spending increased 4.5%, NRF has revised its holiday forecast, expecting sales this year to reach an all-time high of $469 billion. Read more.

Survey: Average American has completed only 45% of shopping

As of the second week of December, the average holiday shopper had completed only 45% of their list, down from 49% last year. Nearly 37 million people hadn’t even started shopping. Read more.

Most standard shipping for Christmas expires by 12/20

Tuesday, December 20 seems to be the magic day for holiday procrastinators to place their final online orders for standard shipping with guaranteed delivery by Christmas, according to a new Shop.org survey. Read more.

Eight in 10 holiday shoppers will buy gift cards this year

Thanks to e-gifting, mobile, social and video options, gift cards are expected to be more popular than ever this holiday season. Total spending on gift cards is expected to reach a record $27.8 billion. Read more.

NRF releases top 10 holiday trends for 2011

This year’s top ten trends outline what to expect on Black Friday, how mobile is a game-changer, and what’s behind all those people out shopping for themselves. View the top holiday trends.

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National Retail Federation Upgrades Holiday Forecast, Expects Sales to Rise 3.8 Percent to $469.1 Billion | December 14, 2011
With just ten days until Christmas, the National Retail Federation has revised its holiday forecast upward, expecting holida... read more
Survey Finds Consumers Have Only Scratched the Surface With Holiday Shopping; Most Have More than Half of Their Shopping to Complete | December 14, 2011
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Procrastinators, Take Note: Most Standard Shipping Deadlines for Christmas Delivery Extended to December 20 | December 12, 2011
According to Shop.org’s eHoliday Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, eight in 10 (87.0%) retailers’ standard shipping deadlines... read more
Gift Receipts More Popular Than Ever Among Holiday Shoppers, According to NRF Survey | December 7, 2011
According to NRF’s 2011 Holiday Returns Survey, 61.9 percent of holiday shoppers say they provide a gift receipt most or some... read more

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$704Average amount shoppers will spent on holiday purchases in 2011
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2.8%Percentage NRF expects holiday retail sales to increase in 2011
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1 in 2Americans who would like to receive a gift card this holiday season.
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$465 billionExpected retail sales during November and December 2011
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