Early reports from Mastercard SpendingPulse reveal that US retail sales grew by 3.8% this holiday season, which spanned from November 1 to December 24. The last five days alone account for 10% of all holiday spending. This season has underlined the importance of both early-bird offers and last-minute promotions in maximizing holiday sales. The report…
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