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Early holiday shopping boosts October retail sales

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“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. Today’s numbers show that consumers are getting a jump on their holiday shopping. Electronics and appliance stores were up 3.8%

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Retail sales show ‘off the chart’ gains vs. 2020

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demonstrates that household finances remain strong, and the economic recovery will likely continue to gain steam as we head into the summer months. Consumers are demonstrating that when they feel safe, they are both willing and able to spend and are driving the economy forward. “The Online and other non-store sales 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. Electronics and appliance stores were up 10.5% Health and personal care stores were up 5.7%