NC Retail Forecasts Strongest Holiday Season Since 2022 Projecting $43.97 Billion in Sales
By Marge | Published 2025-11-19T16:29:25.057+00:00
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WNC Business -- November 19, 2025 The North Carolina retail sector is anticipating a major rebound this year, with total holiday sales projected to reach a record $43.97 billion for the November-December 2025 period.
This forecast, released by the North Carolina Retail Merchants Association (NCRMA) and the Appalachian State University Center for Economic Research and Policy Analysis, marks the best-performing holiday season projected between 2022 and 2025.The $43.97 billion projection reflects a significant acceleration of growth and a strong recovery from the economic fluctuations of the preceding three years.Key Projections for Retail GrowthThe report details strong month-over-month growth expectations for