1. Trends & External Forces

A trip through holidays past and future shows COVID-19’s lasting impact on the season

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Masks, distancing, curbside, October sales, out-of-stocks, inflation — the holidays have been evolving rapidly since the pandemic started. What changes are here to stay?

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