Retail group: Holiday sales up slower-than-expected 5.3%

[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) — Sales for the holiday 2022 season slowed more than expected from its blistering pace a year ago as higher borrowing costs and higher inflation made…

Holiday sales up 7.6% despite the squeeze of inflation

[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) — Holiday sales rose this year as American spending remained resilient during the critical shopping season despite surging prices on everything from food to rent, according…