With Black Friday and Small Business Saturday behind us, and Cyber Monday and 4 more weeks of shopping ahead, the holiday season from a retail perspective is shaping up nicely. The National Retail Federation predicts spending levels will grow by 3% to 4% over last year, with total spending between $957.3 billion and $966.6 billion. The average spending for the holiday season: $865 on gifts, decorations, food, and other seasonal items. #IdeaoftheDay