Goldman Sachs named Amazon and Etsy as top stock picks heading into 2022 holiday season.
Analyst Eric Sheridan expects growth will decelerate in the fourth quarter for retailers, as they deal with a longer and more promotional end-of-the-year period than normal.
Companies are dealing with the effects excess inventory, and inflation squeezing consumers.
Retailers are expected to offer double-digit holiday discounts this year, from 10% to 32%, particularly in electronics and computers, according to the note.
Meanwhile, Etsy is leaning into its differentiated inventory, selling and gifting homemade and affordable products.