Research
October 18, 2023
Increased prices due to inflation are credited for a portion of this overall increase in average spending. Image credit: Deloitte
By Zach James
Expenditures during the upcoming festive season are poised to rebound to 2019 numbers, according to a new study by global consulting group Deloitte.
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