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US Retail Sales Improve in January, Stops a 6 Month Slide

February 12, 2009 by Christian Stegmaier

by Christian Stegmaier
cstegmaier@collinsandlacy.com

From Bloomberg.com (2/12/09)

Sales at U.S. retailers unexpectedly halted a record six-month slide in January, reflecting higher gasoline prices and more spending on items such as clothing and food.
The 1 percent increase followed a revised 3 percent drop the prior month, the Commerce Department said today in Washington. Purchases excluding automobiles gained 0.9 percent.
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Christian Stegmaier is a shareholder and chair of the Retail & Hospitality Practice Group at Collins & Lacy in Columbia. He is also active in the firm’s professional liability and appellate practices. Stegmaier welcomes your questions at (803) 255-0454 or cstegmaier@collinsandlacy.com.

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