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US holiday retail sales are projected to rise by 4.2% to US$1.013 trillion in 2026, although inflation and pressure on household budgets continue to shape the outlook.
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The retailer said weaker consumption, curfew-related cuts to opening hours, reduced footfall, and higher security and logistics costs had affected trading.
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For the H1 ended 26 September 2026, like-for-like sales rose 9% in the UK, 34% in the US, 21% in Europe excluding the UK, and 24% in Asia Pacific.
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The invitation-only programme is available in the AliExpress app in Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Poland and the Netherlands.
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