Do you foresee seasonal sales improving or worsening compared to Q4 of last year?

The Retailers Association of Massachusetts (RAM) announced on Nov. 18 that the rate of inflation, while settling, is still likely to restrain consumer holiday spending. The National Retail Federation predicts holiday spending nationwide will increase by between 3.7% and 4.2% from last year, while RAM expects Massachusetts spending to only increase by 1.7%.