【Retail Sales During The US Holiday Shopping Season Exceeded Expectations, Retailers' Profits May Be Under Pressure Due To Price Reduction Promotions】On December 26, Local Time, The Latest Report Released By The US Credit Card Company “Mastercard” Shows That During The Recent Holiday Shopping Season, The Overall Growth In Retail Sales In The US Exceeded Expectations. The Data Shows That Online Shopping Is Favored By More And More Consumers This Holiday Season. US Retail Executives Are Now Labeling American Consumers With The Following Keywords: Prudence, Conservatism, And On-Demand Purchases. Analysts Say Retailers Also Seem To Be Aware Of The Need To Use Large Discounts To Attract Consumers Who Are Tired Of Inflation. Walmart Said It Will Continue To Give Back To Consumers Through Price Cuts, While Competitor Target Said It Will Increase Promotions Because Without Promotions, Consumer Engagement May Decline. Daily Necessities Company Dale Expects That Profits For The Fourth Quarter May Be Pressured By Increased Promotions, While Supermarket Chain Kroger Bluntly Said That Prices Must Be Cut To Maintain Competitiveness. However, The Biggest Question Is Whether The Consumer Trend Will Continue In The Future Without Discounts