Comments on: 2008 U.S. Holiday Sales Expected To Reach $98 Billion

By: Between the Lines mobile edition

Between the Lines mobile edition — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:58:24 +0000

[...] at least as of October 9, was still predicting in-store sales this holiday season to rise 4.7% to $98 billion. Unit sales may be flat, but dollar sales will be up, the research firm said. So even if every one [...]

By: Holiday Marketing Tips - Digital Scrapbook Designer Professionals

Holiday Marketing Tips - Digital Scrapbook Designer Professionals — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:10:55 +0000

[...] with a sagging global economy, sales in the USA during this coming season are expected to rise slightly over last year. Of course, to get your share of the sales action, you’ll want to pull out all the stops in [...]

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Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:48:32 +0000

[...] Even with a sagging global economy, sales during this coming season are expected to rise slightly over last year. [...]

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ETF.com - information about ETFs, exchange-traded funds — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:19:02 +0000

[...] expectations ahead for a slowing economy, all eyes are on 2008 U.S. Holiday Sales. Nielson projects $98 billion in expected sales. This forecast would represent at 4.7% increase in sales over 2007, [...]

By: Holiday Sales Forecast 2008: 4.7% Gain | Michigan Web Design

Holiday Sales Forecast 2008: 4.7% Gain | Michigan Web Design — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:10:11 +0000

[...] Nielsen’s holiday forecast of a 4.7% overall gain is actually higher than 2007’s 4.5% gain over the previous season. This year’s sales predication includes expansion in dollar sales across drug stores, grocery stores, big box retailers like Wal-Mart, and convenience stores. [...]

By: Nielsen: Holiday Shoppers to Buy Less

Nielsen: Holiday Shoppers to Buy Less — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:18:04 +0000

[...] YORK Shoppers will buy fewer goods this holiday season, versus a year ago, according to a Nielsen Co. retail forecast that projects a 1 percent decrease in the number of items that consumers will buy, the first [...]