Record Holiday Shoppers Hit Stores Amid Economic Worries

A record 159 million Americans are expected to shop this "Super Saturday," according to the National Retail Federation. This final Saturday before Christmas is traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Nearly one-third of those shoppers plan to buy gifts in physical stores. This shows a strong return to in-person shopping during the key holiday season. However, this high activity exists alongside growing consumer concern. Surveys show overall economic sentiment has fallen. Many Americans report feeling uncertain about their financial future. The result is a split picture: strong holiday spending continues, but it is shadowed by broader economic anxieties.