Irwin Cohen
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Irwin Cohen
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Have you tried to book a vacation around the holidays lately? You have to do it six months in advance.
accounts actual best consumers holiday increase last percent reach represent season since spending
We look for actual GAF (General Merchandise, Apparel, and Furniture/Furnishings) spending - which accounts for most holiday spending by consumers - to reach between $172 - $174 billion, which would represent a 5 - 6 percent increase over last year, ... This could make the 1998 holiday season the best since 1994's 8 percent gain.