Sales&Leasing - The Holidays Beckon as Indicators Point to Increased Spending

With Halloween now a happy memory, it's time to focus on the holidays, and the reports for retailers are good — the shoppers will be out spending! Luxury retailers and department stores should have a very happy holiday, predicts National Retail Federation Matt Shay. Value remains important, but customers now want quality and good customer service, particularly when they're buying the discretionary items they've been putting off purchasing for the last couple of years.