US DATA: Redbook sales for Nov 6 wk: “The latest week, including
last minute Halloween related shopping, gave a lift to sales. Several
retailers, however, also said business was relatively soft as people
focused on the elections. Meanwhile, holiday merchandise sales are
beginning to be displayed in stores as retailers are promoting earlier
than usual. Some stores are already in a rush to cut prices and are
extending store hours.”
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Year-over-year: Week (w/e 11/06/10 vs year-ago) 2.6%
Year-over-year: Month (November 2010 vs November 2009) 2.6%
Month-over-month: (November 2010 vs October 2010) 0.0%