Global Finance News
23 Dec 2025, 18:40
Mastercard Says U.S. Holiday Retail Sales Rose 3.9%
Mastercard SpendingPulse data shows U.S. retail sales excluding autos increased 3.9% year over year between November 1 and December 21, 2025, unadjusted for inflation. E-commerce sales rose 7.4%, while in-store sales grew 2.9%, highlighting continued omnichannel shopping. Apparel led category gains with a 7.8% increase, restaurant spending climbed 5.2%, and jewelry sales rose 1.6%. Mastercard noted that AI-driven personalization and inventory management increasingly shaped consumer shopping experiences.
Source: Mastercard via Business Wire
Mastercard SpendingPulse data shows U.S. retail sales excluding autos increased 3.9% year over year between November 1 and December 21, 2025, unadjusted for inflation. E-commerce sales rose 7.4%, while in-store sales grew 2.9%, highlighting continued omnichannel shopping. Apparel led category gains with a 7.8% increase, restaurant spending climbed 5.2%, and jewelry sales rose 1.6%. Mastercard noted that AI-driven personalization and inventory management increasingly shaped consumer shopping experiences.
Source: Mastercard via Business Wire