Visa says holiday spending rose 4.2% via AI, tech and apparel growth

U.S. consumers showed resilience this holiday season, driving retail spending up 4.2% year over year, according to preliminary data released Tuesday by Visa. The report from Visa Consulting and Analytics indicated that despite lingering economic headwinds, shoppers were still spending, particularly on technology and personal goods. The findings tracked payments activity over a seven-week period […]