Lower inflation, a strong job market and consumer sentiment nearing a two-year high has led retailers to feel confident moving into this year's holiday season. With Black Friday spending serving as the bellwether for the latter half of the season, it's important to take the time to understand whether expectations are matching up with reality and adjust strategies accordingly.
Join Mastercard experts Michelle Meyer, Chief Economist, North America, Emilie Kroner, SVP, Retail & Commerce and Steve Sadove, Senior Advisor and former CEO & Chairman of Saks, Inc. for a deep dive on how consumers spent leading up to and through Black Friday, and what retailers need to consider over the coming weeks.
Leveraging Mastercard SpendingPulseTM , which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, we'll explore:
What our Black Friday data is telling us about consumer sentiment
How this season ties into an outlook for the overall US economy
What is influencing this year's holiday shopper
What to watch for as the season evolves
This webinar is available on-demand.
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