According to one report, shoppers will be paying more than $100 more to buy the same gifts as last year. Meanwhile, trees, decorations, candy, and booze have gotten more expensive. And Small businesses, far from raking in holiday sales, are losing revenue and being forced to lay off workers. (02:42–02:50)
CLAIM
Asserts that small businesses are losing revenue and laying off workers during the holiday season.
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