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How much will Americans spend on Fourth of July food this year?
Key takeaways
- While only slightly higher than last year, the figure is more than $20 above its pre-pandemic level in 2019, according to the National Retail Federation.
- All told, Americans are expected to spend $9.4 billion on food alone this Fourth of July, up from $8.9 billion in last year s survey.
- Some 87% of consumers plan to celebrate Independence Day, a share that has remained remarkably stable in the NRF s survey since 2009, except during the pandemic.
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While only slightly higher than last year, the figure is more than $20 above its pre-pandemic level in 2019, according to the National Retail Federation.
All told, Americans are expected to spend $9.4 billion on food alone this Fourth of July, up from $8.9 billion in last year s survey.
But higher food costs aren t stopping the party. Some 87% of consumers plan to celebrate Independence Day, a share that has remained remarkably stable in the NRF s survey since 2009, except during the pandemic.
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