It's hard to believe, but the holiday shopping season is right around the corner, and it's arguably the most important time of the year for many retailers. So, how is the holiday season shaping up?

According to the NPD Group’s Annual Holiday Purchase Intention Study, free shipping is going to be the single most important factor among consumers, even beating discounts and deals.

Tune in to today's WJR Business Beat to learn more details from the study.