Holiday Retail Sales Predicted to Top $1.1 Trillion, Deloitte Says

| Daniela Forte

Overall holiday retail sales are expected to increase between 4.5% to 5% this holiday season, according to Deloitte’s annual forecast, passing $1.1 trillion in sales from November through January. Deloitte predicts ecommerce sales will increase 14%-18% during this period to between $144 and $149 billion.

6 Things to Do Now to Get Your Ecommerce Site Holiday Ready

| Bob Buffone

The time to begin preparing for the holiday season that will account for the majority of annual conversions is now. Brands are expected to get their ducks in a row to ensure a smooth holiday shopping experience for customers. Here are six things brands can do to get their ecommerce site ready for the holiday season.