- 29% of consumers plan to do most holiday shopping in early-mid December, up from 19% in 2025.
Bank of America's holiday spending survey shows 29% of consumers plan to shop most in early-mid December, up from 19%, while Black Friday fell to 17% from 25%. Only 12% plan to spend more, down from 19%, signaling cautious consumer sentiment that could pressure retail sales growth.
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