Wintrust Business Minute: Chicagoans are expected to spend over $700 on holiday shopping

Ashley Bihun

1 year ago

The reflections of passing shoppers are seen in the glass of a Hollister clothing store advertising sales, ahead of Black Friday and the Thanksgiving holiday, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Miami. Retailers are ushering in the start of the holiday shopping season on the day after Thanksgiving, preparing for the biggest crowds since 2019. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute.

Chicagoans are expected to spend about $719 each on holiday shopping this year. Crain’s says that’s according to the data from business management consulting firm Accenture.

Also, A woman from Florida is suing Chicago-based Kraft Heinz foods for $5 million. She claims the company is misleading the public about how long it takes to prepare their Velveeta Mac and Cheese cups. Listen for more below:

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