Holiday Sales Boom: 4 Retail Stocks Ready for 2026 Gains

Key Takeaways AMZN, ROST, WMT and COST stand out as 2025 holiday strategies set the tone for 2026 growth.Retailers used AI, omnichannel tools and loyalty perks to meet value-focused consumer demand.U.S. holiday sales are projected to hit $1.01-$1.02T, with online Cyber Week spend up 7.7% YoY.As the final calendar pages of 2025 turn, the holiday shopping season once again underscored its importance to the retail industry. From Black Friday through Christmas week, consumer demand has remained resilient despit ...