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November sales dip vs. October, up from last year

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November accounts for the first half of the holiday season, which NRF defines as November 1 through December 31, and the results are on track with NRF’s forecast that 2022 holiday sales will grow between 6% and 8% over 2021. Building materials and garden supply stores were down 2.5% Sporting goods stores were down 0.6%

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NRF: Retail sales rebounded in March

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WASHINGTON – Retail sales rebounded with huge gains in March as government checks fattened consumers’ bank accounts and more vaccination against COVID-19 made it easier for shoppers to get out of the house and lead the acceleration of the U.S. Specifics from key retail sectors include: Clothing and clothing accessory stores were up 18.3%