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Record 166.3 Million Shoppers Expected During Thanksgiving Weekend

An estimated 166.3 million people are planning to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This figure is almost 8 million more consumers than last year and is the highest estimate since the NRF began tracking the data in 2017.

Retail Sales Growing As Holiday Season Begins

Retail sales grew again in October as consumers set aside concerns about inflation and many got a jump start on the holiday season, the National Retail Federation said. The U.S. Census Bureau said overall retail sales in October were up 1.3 percent from September and up 8.3 percent year over year.

Foot Locker Raises Guidance As Third Quarter Exceeds Plan

Foot Locker, Inc. slightly lifted its outlook for the year after reporting third-quarter sales and earnings came in above expectations. Comparable-store sales in the third quarter increased 0.8 percent year-over-year. Mary Dillon, president and chief executive officer.  “Despite the tough environment, our expanding customer base remained resilient.”

Rawlings To Relocate Headquarters

Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. is moving from its current corporate headquarters located in Town & Country, MO, to Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights, MO, in late 2023. The company said it needed the additional office space and wanted to create a corporate campus, including an experiential retail destination. 

Target’s Shares Tumble On Soft Holiday Outlook

Shares of Target fell $23.51, or 13.1 percent, to $155.47 Wednesday after the chain reported third-quarter profits plunged 52 percent and warned of a sluggish holiday, blaming inflationary pressures and a deteriorating economic outlook.

Fanatics Partners With UK’s Next

Fanatics and Next, the UK-based online retailer, entered into a long-term connected inventory partnership to broaden Fanatics’ officially-licensed sports merchandise assortment sold at Next.co.uk.