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134mn procrastinators rushing for shopping

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US procrastinators rush to meet Holiday deadline now! More than 40 percent of holiday shoppers surveyed expect to finish their holiday gift shopping, but the biggest procrastinators will still be buying gifts through Christmas Eve, according to the annual consumer sentiment survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.   “Having made their lists and checked them twice, holiday shoppers have been out in full force these last few weeks, but many are still waiting to complete their shopping this weekend,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Retailers will use every opportunity to see that shoppers have a great experience in these final few days. Whether looking for competitive prices, festive in-store events or last-minute online shipping deals, retailers are ready to deliver.” The survey found that 34 percent of holiday shoppers purchased their last gift by Tuesday. A total of 44 percent expected to be done by the end of Wed