Saturday, September 17th, 2022
Special Edition: Do Holiday Shopping Now? Maybe. Here’s Why.
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Have you started your holiday shopping yet? We’re not even into October but major retailers have reason to offer big discounts earlier than ever. Some experts say: buy now to save but some also caution about a couple of things to keep in mind before you do.
Today’s guests are helping to explain it all – from why retailers are forced to offer promotions so early this year, to what products are best to buy now, and which you might want to wait on. First up, smart shopping expert Trae Bodge comes back on the show to break it down. Then we’ll hear from analyst Mickey Chadha, a vice president and senior credit officer at Moody’s Investors Service, who specializes in the retail industry.
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Guest: Trae Bodge
Trae Bodge is a smart shopping expert with a passion for helping people save money and get the best value from their purchases.
She loves thrift stores, modern art, good food, and exploring new places. When she’s not helping people find the best deals out there, she’s hanging with her 15-year-old daughter, Sadie Mae, and her husband, Chris.
Guest: Mickey Chadha
Mickey Chadha is a Vice President – Senior Credit Officer on the Corporate Finance Team at Moody’s Investors Service, where he is a lead analyst covering the retail and apparel sector.
His coverage includes some of the largest retailers in the U.S including Walmart, Target, Dollar General, Costco and many others. Prior to joining Moody’s in 2010, Mickey spent about 20 years in corporate and investment banking.
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