Christmas and other holiday sales are crucial for the U.S. retail industry, which underpins our consumer-driven economy. But it’s been a strange few holiday seasons for customers and retailers alike, with a pandemic, shipageddon and stubborn, near record inflation. After several years of disruptions, and amid an economy flirting with a recession, this holiday season has a lot riding on it.
Karen Weise and Jordyn Holman, reporters covering retail and e-commerce at The New York Times, are working on an article about changes in holiday shopping trends this fall and want to hear how you’re approaching the holiday season. We know the challenges for this season are different from years past. People’s budgets and priorities may have changed, and we want to hear from you about those shifts.
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