Cyber Week Falls Short, But Retail Still Poised for A Merry Holiday, Reports NPD Share Article Cyber week sales underscore continued changes in consumer shopping behavior and transition of needs. According to NPD's retail point-of-sale data, U.S. general merchandise sales declined 3% in the week ending December 5 compared to the same week last year, but combined with the 8 prior weeks, Holiday 2020 has shown 2% year-over-year dollar sales growth.1 “The consumer and retail have adapted to the COVID-19 imposed lifestyle, and spending behavior so far this holiday shopping season reflects that,” said Marshal Cohen, NPD’s chief industry advisor, retail. PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (PRWEB)