Small business owners in Southern California see slower holiday shopping amid election uncertainty and rising costs.

Small business owners in Southern California report a slowdown in holiday shopping, potentially due to election uncertainty. Despite predictions of a 2.5-3.5% increase in national holiday spending, reaching $989 billion, local businesses face challenges with reduced foot traffic and rising costs. Expert Christopher Thornberg suggests this reflects a return to normalcy post-pandemic, though business owners remain concerned about financial pressures.

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