Holiday Shopping Season Could Be Best for Sellers in Four Years, But Buyers Need to Be Cautious:...

Byline: Consumers Union

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 21 (AScribe Newswire) -- With the holiday season around the corner, retailers' spirits are improving along with predictions of modest growth this holiday season. The National Retail Federation is predicting the best performance for holiday retail in four years, with sales expected to increase 5.7 percent. Other noted economists forecast 4 - 8 percent growth sales.

An economy that is starting to rebound, as well as a more favorable job market, has had consumers heading to the stores as early as October of this year.