Average holiday season spending is expected to rise by 5% – a KPMG LLP survey found – in an environment where retailers will be seen melding "bricks and mortar" with online convenience. "Retailers of all sizes, categories and channels will compete fiercely during the lucrative 2019 holiday shopping season by offering early sales to seamless in-store and online customer … [Read more...] about KPMG Survey: Average Holiday Spending Seen Rising With Majority Starting To Shop Before Black Friday; Online Shopping Grows