Inflation’s Impact on the Holiday Shopping Season

For many retailers, the holidays are already here! Between Walmart unveiling its top toy list an entire month earlier than last year and other big-box retailers already selling Christmas trees and decor, holiday cheer is getting an early start this year. But why are retailers getting a head start on kicking off the holidays? One analyst believes inflation and supply chain concerns are driving the early push. This year, it seems many retailers are expecting shoppers to begin buying earlier and spread purchases over a longer period of time. Check out this LinkedIn News story to learn more.