While the overall attitude regarding the current economy is lackluster, NRF reports that retail sales will still grow between 6% and 8% to more than the $4.86 trillion recorded in 2022.Even if consumers are upset by inflation and the current state of the economy, the good news is they are still spending-especially during the upcoming holiday season. In fact, 30% of all retail sales typically happen between BFCM and Christmas.