Stories Related to Same-store Sales Seen Up 4.3 Percent In December

December Retail Sales

(Reuters) - When top retailers post their December sales this week, Wall Street analysts are expecting them to report a healthy end to the holiday season, helped by discounts, improved consumer sentiment and tactics like extended hours and layaways.

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