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Nrf. rather what they expect $843 billion that consumers will be shelling out for those holiday purchases. when you look at the previous years you can see it to be a significant increase which is why these sidewalks today are going to be quite packed. so come on down. >> all right. polo sandoval, thank you so much. good to see you. 843 billion. well, it is small business saturday, as polo jut mest mentioned. americans are encouraged to visit smaller local retailers. these businesses have been especially hard hit during the pandemic from having to slows up shop to labor shorts and supply chai...

Confident that a lot of the big box retailers have prepared for this holiday shopping rush and stocked up on their inventory. when you hear from other experts, jim, they say that's acting as a sort of magnet for many of these individuals that are carrying out with these smash-and-grabs that we've seen across the country. but back to the retail numbers, those independent mom-and-pop stores and retailers, those are really the biggest concern right now because experts say they are the ones that have been hit particularly hard over the pandemic and that's why it is small business saturday and they...

When it comes to manufacturers that are providing the goods. that's obviously why today is certainly in place here, where they're encouraging consumers to turn to small businesses. whether you head to your neighborhood store or fifth avenue, it's clear americans will certainly be spending roughly $843 billion this holiday season. that's according to industry experts. >> that's a fascinating report. thank you for that. supply chain issues driving people out to shop this year despite the other issues they may face. thank you so much. it may be a year away, but republicans are confident they wi...

Harold square at macy's. people are shopping, the window displays are out, and people are spending money despite the fact we are paying more for just about everything. the rational retail federation expects holiday spending to break records this year, that consumers are expected to shell out anywhere between $843 billion to $859 billion by the time we've finished the holiday shopping season. as you said, today is black friday, the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season. 108 million people are expected to shop today. 60% of those people expected to actually go inside stores and shop in...

Supply chain issues and higher prices affect the holiday shopping season? cnn business correspondent alison kosik is outside macy's in new york city. what are you seeing this morning? >> reporter: good morning, jessica. it's feeling pretty festive this morning in harold square where macy's is. the holiday lights are out, the windows are adorned with holiday displays and people are shopping at this historic department store. this will be a historic shopping period as well because we are paying the most in 30 years for so many items. but still, people are out here shopping. the retail federation...