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US Retailers Import Fewer Christmas Goods Ahead of Tepid Holiday Season

Imports of holiday products by US retailers, including Walmart, have fallen sharply, reflecting cautious inventory management and expectations for slower sales growth during this year’s festive season.

Shoppers look in store windows and walk down the street on Fifth Avenue in New York during the holiday season. — Major retailers including Walmart want to avoid being stuck with excess merchandise as happened during the two most recent holiday periods. (Shutterstock)

Reuters

05 November 2024

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Santa Claus is not delivering as many Christmas trees, toys and decorations to the United States this year as in recent years, import data shows, with retailers including Walmart bringing in less holiday product ahead of what is expected to be a so-so holiday season.

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