Children’s Apparel Expected to Lead Holiday Apparel Sales

Children’s clothing, along with high-end designer wear, is expected to lead apparel sales this holiday season, according to industry research firm IBISWorld. After a strong Black Friday and Cyber Monday, overall holiday spending is expected to increase 3.3 percent from 2010 to $64.3 billion, with clothing purchases expected to increase 3.4 percent, totaling $8.5 billion.