Holiday sales are expected to jump 4.5%. An early 2026 holiday forecast has mostly good news for retailers.U.S. retail sales during the upcoming November-December holiday season are poised to set a new record with 4.5% year-over-year growth driving total sales to more than $1 trillion for the first time, according to the Bain & Company 2026 holiday forecast. The increase is well ahead of the 3.5…
