https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/holiday-spending-might-look-a-little-different-this-yearContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/holiday-spending-might-look-a-little-different-this-yearhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/holiday-spending-might-look-a-little-different-this-year#u194729Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:02:54 +0000US holiday spending is taking a more selective shape this year, with consumers buying physical gifts while delaying or canceling some travel and cutting spending on necessities. Visa expects holiday retail sales to grow 4.5%, the fastest pace since 2021, even as shoppers wait for deals and show caution about costs. Travel remains the top item on wish lists, but higher prices are pushing some households to postpone trips. The split suggests a holiday season defined by selective splurges paired with tighter budgets elsewhere.Why it mattersVisa's forecast points to stronger retail sales at t