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Late bank holiday hits retail sales
2015-09-08 10:54:13| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Retail sales in August were hit by the late timing of the bank holiday, according to the BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor.
August Retail Sales: The Early-Month Tax Holiday, Labor Day Shift And Three Brands To Look At
2015-09-06 11:50:12| Apparel - Topix.net
In a report issued Friday, Wedbush analysts Morry Brown and Taryn Kuida shared a recap of August retail sales, which came in mixed, but largely in line with expectations. "Labor Day shift more than offsets [the] early month tax holiday benefit," the report stated.
Holiday shopping hiccup: US retail sales fell in December
2015-01-15 00:26:05| Auto Dealers - Topix.net
Not quite. Americans actually cut back last month after ramping up spending in November, perplexing analysts who had expected strong retail sales in December in light of rising job growth and sinking gas prices.
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Online holiday retail sales hit record
2014-12-26 17:24:44| Air Courier - Topix.net
Amazon.com Inc. and other web retailers sold more products than ever this holiday season, boosted by early promotions and investments in delivery systems that helped avoid the widespread shipping snags of last year. Online shopping is on pace to rise 16 percent to $61 billion for the November to December period, according to researcher ComScore Inc., with retailers benefiting from lower unemployment rates, higher consumer confidence and a decline in oil prices that has left shoppers with more to spend on gifts.
Holiday Retail Sales Online Rise 16 Percent
2014-12-26 17:24:43| Air Courier - Topix.net
As Christmas 2014 wraps up, some retailers will be planning their survival in 2015. But some won't be here this time next year.
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