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Holiday shopping season surges despite low consumer confidence and rising prices

The holiday shopping season is in full swing from Small Business Saturday through Cyber Monday. Despite low consumer sentiment and rising prices, a record 186 million Americans are expected to shop in person and online, according to the National Retail Federation. Shoppers say they are spending carefully, buying less than usual, but still view holiday purchases as essential.
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