The average U.S. holiday shopper, perhaps motivated by the flurry of early promotions, completed 52.9% of his or her purchases for the season by Dec. 10, according to data released by the National Retail Federation. In the holiday season’s final stretch, the NRF said it believes retailers will need to find creative ways to attract those with shopping left to do. That can be done in a number of ways, from exclusive ‘Super Saturday’ promotions to extended hours and expedited shipping. The same survey discovered that 15.6% of shoppers had requested a price match from a retailer this season, led ... Log in to view full article.