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Early holiday shopping boosts October retail sales

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WASHINGTON – Early holiday shopping helped boost retail sales in October, the National Retail Federation said on Tuesday. Retail sales data for October reflects the enduring strength of consumersfinances and willingness to spend as the holiday season gets underway,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. year-over-year.

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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. Electronics and appliance stores were up 10.5% Health and personal care stores were up 5.7%