After the 2020 holidays, which incurred different types of gatherings, many are looking to make 2021 better.
Retailers expect sales to increase 3 percent from last year during November and December, according to the 2021 Holiday Report by NPD. At the same time, prices are on the rise: the consumer price index (pdf) rose 5.4 percent for the 12 months ending September, a sign that consumers are paying more for products, fuel, and housing.
