NRF: Holiday sales grew 14.1% to record $886.7 billion

WASHINGTON – Retail sales during 2021’s November-December holiday season grew 14.1 % over 2020 to $886.7 billion, easily beating the National Retail Federation’s forecast and setting a new record despite challenges from inflation, supply chain disruptions and the ongoing pandemic, NRF said Friday. The number includes online and other non-store sales, which were up 11.3%