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December Sales Will Warm Merchants' Hearts
Shoppers didn't disappoint, buying presents at both low- and high-end prices, from jewelry to shoes. Most analysts predict sales will show year-over-year increases of 3% to 4% on Thursday, when major chains post December figures and holiday totals.
Average Holiday Gift Card Purchases to Rise About 4% This Year
On average, U.S. consumers will spend about 4% more on gift cards this upcoming holiday season than they did a year ago, as improving financial conditions allow people to spend a little more on presents, a new report predicts.
