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♪ >> ed: the president tweeted today that the stock market is poised for another big run in 2018. that came as retailers saw a big boost in sales over the holidays. correspondent anita vogel takes a close look. >> whether online or actually waiting in the line, there is no question shopping was back in vogue this holiday season. >> i just felt more excited about shopping. i usually don't go out and shop. >> no, never. i usually don't go out and shop at this year i just felt more positive. >> i like stories. [laughs] i always -- i prefer buying in stores because i can see it and touch and fee...

♪ >> ed: the president tweeted today that the stock market is poised for another big run in 2018. that came as retailers saw a big boost in sales over the holidays. correspondent anita vogel takes a close look. >> whether online or actually waiting in the line, there is no question shopping was back in vogue this holiday season. >> i just felt more excited about shopping. i usually don't go out and shop. >> no, never. i usually don't go out and shop at this year i just felt more positive. >> i like stories. [laughs] i always -- i prefer buying in stores because i can see it and touch and fee...

>> how much more to people spend a night in previous years? >> both for online shopping and in-store purchases, quite a bit more than before. take a look at these numbers. according to the national retail federation, seven years ago, sales were 520 billion. in 2017 the estimate for this holiday season is 682 billion. spokesperson for mastercard said, overall, this was a big win for retail this year. a lot of the booze coming from online shopping. >> amazon, all the way. 100%. it is easy, convenient. free shipping. >> of course there is a silver lining for brick-and-mortar scores. the average s...

Locations this year, some of them like macy's are offering even bigger sales this week. >> jon: we are seen at record sales, even over last year. pretty good. >> definitely, we are. people spend a lot more money than in previous years. take a look at the start. according to the national retail federation, seven years ago, sales were at 520 billion. 2017, the estimates, 682 billion. a spokesperson from master carson, overall, this was a big win for retail this year. even though people say, they shop more online, according to "fortune" magazine, they actually tended to spend more money in stores...

Sales were at $528 billion. in 2017, the estimate for this holiday season, $682 billion. a spokesperson for mastercard said, overall, this year it was a big win for retailers, and jon, it is not over yet. the bargain shoppers are the ones who will be out and hitting the sales all the way to the end of the year. >> jon: some more cash registers to come. anita vogel from los angeles. thank you. >> new york city empire state building showing off festive display on christmas day with a red and green lights and a candy cane antenna. the tower is featuring a music delight show, featuring quest to st...