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NRF: Holiday sales grew 5.3% to $936.3 billion

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Consumers shopped in record numbers and retailers delivered positive holiday experiences to inflation-wary consumers, offering great products at more promotional price levels to fit their stretched budgets. Grocery and beverage stores were up 7.8%. General merchandise stores were up 3.8%.

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Retail sales rebound in June

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June sales saw a boost from the annual Amazon Prime Day promotion and the competing deals offered by many other big retailers. Specifics from key retail sectors include: Clothing and clothing accessory stores were up 2.6% Electronics and appliance stores were up 3.3% Furniture and home furnishings stores were down 3.6%