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Holiday sales in the U.S. from the beginning of November through Christmas Eve climbed 3.1%, a slower pace than the 7.6% increase from a year earlier, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse
This year's calendar and mostly dry weather benefited retailers and enabled them to meet modest goals.
New data from Mastercard indicates that a strong job market helped consumer spending during the holiday season.
New data from Mastercard indicates that a strong job market helped consumer spending during the holiday season.
This year's sales are in line with what is typical during the holiday season.