Not only has the price of goods gone up because of tariffs, but utility bills are climbing fast, grocery costs continue to surge, and health care premiums are skyrocketing. People have less money left for Christmas, and each dollar they do have buys far less than last year. I expect retail to take a brutal hit this season - and things will likely worsen in Q1 2026.
Not only has the price of goods gone up because of tariffs, but utility bills are climbing fast, grocery costs continue to surge, and health care premiums are skyrocketing. People have less money left for Christmas, and each dollar they do have buys far less than last year. I expect retail to take a brutal hit this season - and things will likely worsen in Q1 2026.