Holiday Spending Will Hinge On How Much The Rich Splurge And The Poor Cut Back, Deloitte Says
Sep 15, 2020
The growth rate for retail sales this holiday season is forecast to be less robust than in recent years, according to projections released Tuesday by the consulting firm Deloitte. But just how muted that growth is going to be will hinge on how much splurging high-income consumers do, and how much belt-tightening takes place throughout lower-income households. Some economists are now calling for a K-shaped recovery — a scenario where certain types of industries see gains, while others are left out. Unlike so-called U- or W-shaped recoveries, growth in a K-shaped rebound is unevenly split between income groups, creating a scenario with “haves” and “have-nots.” Read more at CNBC.
