by Mike Duff | Sep 24, 2026 | Retail Articles
The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) is forecasting this year’s holiday season to be the strongest holiday season in four years, with spending growth of 5.5% versus the 2025 season. In its annual holiday forecast for the United States, which excludes automobile...
by Mike Duff | Sep 30, 2025 | Retail Articles
Economic uncertainty and shifting calendar dynamics are set to shape Holiday 2025, with Mastercard Economics Institute forecasting 3.6% retail sales growth as tariffs, inflation and labor trends test consumer spending. The calendar will also have a say in spending....
