0.1% increase in retail sales kindles hope
September’s gain is first for industry in 14 months
Posted: October 9, 2009 at 4:41 a.m.
Retailers saw their first overall sales gain in 14 months in September, a sign that shoppers have loosened their death grip on wallets and an indication that the Christmas shopping season might not be as grim as expected.
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