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Exclusive Holiday Research: Insights into Retailer Strategies for the Holiday Season
Delve into a recent CommerceNext retailer survey, where we asked how companies are navigating the unique challenges and opportunities this holiday season brings. Understanding Merchant Sentiment Merchants are generally optimistic about the upcoming holiday season. Survey data reveals that while 25% of merchants expect this holiday season to be worse than last year, a larger 43% believe it will be better. This positive outlook suggests a strong performance for the ecommerce industry. However, it’s important to recognize that there will always be winners and losers in any economic environment. Companies often attribute poor performance to broader economic issues, claiming that if they are