Merry Christmas to all of you who observe the day. The National Retail Federation expects holiday says be healthy, with sales in November and December to grow between 6% and 8% over 2021, and amount to between $942.6 billion and $960 billion. “While consumers are feeling the pressure of inflation and higher prices, and while there is continued stratification with consumer spending and behavior among households at different income levels, consumers remain resilient and continue to engage in commerce.” #IdeaoftheDay