KPMG retail executive outlook | 2022 Holiday shopping report
According to a recent KPMG survey of 100 retail executives, 75 percent of respondents expect holiday sales to represent up to 40 percent of their company’s total annual sales.1 In 2021, actual retail sales grew by 14.1 percent, outpacing many of last year’s industry predictions. In the current market climate, KPMG expects retail sales growth to rise 4.2 percent over prior year within the historical growth range of 3 to 5 percent, although flat to slightly negative when considering inflation. 2
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KPMG retail executive outlook | 2022 Holiday shopping report
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