NRF: Thanksgiving Weekend to Break Shopping Records
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The National Retail Federation anticipates a record-breaking Thanksgiving weekend with 187 million shoppers expected, highlighting strong consumer interest in sales. This positive outlook suggests robust retail performance during the holiday season.
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Market impact analysis based on bullish sentiment with 72% confidence.
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Mark Mathews, Chief Economist at the National Retail Federation, says they expect a strong holiday weekend, with a record 187 million people planning to shop and about 130 million on Black Friday alone. He tells Katie Greifeld and Romaine Bostick on “The Close” that consumers always love sales and feeling like they’re getting a deal. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Original article published by Bloomberg on November 27, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.