Overall spending Early predictions from Deloitte indicate spending will be up in 2017. Sales increased by 3.6 percent in both 2015 and 2016. With a strong economy, job growth and the stock market at an all-time high, consumer confidence is positive. Holiday spending could top 4 percent. Click and collect However, sales will not benefit … Continue reading Texas A&M Retail Expert Predicts Strong Holiday Spending Despite Black Friday’s Decline