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Retail Sales 3.5% Above Last Year
Retail Sales 3.5% Above Last Year
Continue reading the Original Blog PostOnline and non-online retail sales increased 3.5% year to year, according to SpendingPulse. This compares to ShopperTrak's statement that foot traffic was down by 21% for retail stores during the final week before Christmas Day, as well as a drop of 3.1% year to year sales.
References
Rupp, L. & Timberlake, C. (2013, December 26). U.S. Holiday Sales Rise 3.5% on Discounts SpendingPulse Says. BusinessWeek. Retrieved December 26, 2013, from...