- Holiday Spending Increased, Defying Fears of a DeclineThe New York Times
- U.S. Holiday Retail Sales Rose 3.1%—Falling Behind ExpectationsForbes
- Holiday spending rose more than 3% at retailers, as pre-pandemic spending trends returnedMarketWatch
- Consumer spending increases heading into holidaysThe Washington Post
- Holiday spending grew, erasing worries of a downturnABC News