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October sales figures have retailers hopeful

Christmas forecasts vary among experts

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posted: November 6, 2009 at 7:06 a.m.

Retail sales results for October, the best figures since April 2008, show that Americans are spending a little more. But will they be willing to pay full price this Christmas season?

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