Consumers should be stocking up on essentials, particularly in the home goods category, as those items are expected to see "noticeable" price increases in early 2026, according to Wells Fargo. Retailers "have largely tried to either hold or modestly increase prices this holiday season across categories, with many offering targeted promotions and even deeper discounts on select items," according to Lauren Murphy, managing director of Wells Fargo Retail Finance.In early 2025, many retailers "strategically fro ...