Kathleen Madigan

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Retailers have worried about the upcoming holiday season, but consumers are bullish, at least for the moment.

November US Consumer Confidence Jumps More than Expected

Retailers have worried about the upcoming holiday season, but consumers are bullish, at least for the moment.

from To the Point

It's Christmas Eve, the last day of the shopping season and, despite the sagging economy, retailers have not lapsed into panicked fire sales.

Consumer Confidence and the Holiday Shopping Season

It's Christmas Eve, the last day of the shopping season and, despite the sagging economy, retailers have not lapsed into panicked fire sales.

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