By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Last-minute holiday shoppers brought relief to the nation’s retailers, handing them modest sales gains for the season and prompting several chains to raise their fourth-quarter profit outlooks. The improved profit ...

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By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Holiday shoppers spent a little more this season, according to data released Monday, giving merchants some reason for cheer. The spending bounce means retailers managed to avoid a repeat of ...

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By ASHLEY M. HEHER AP Retail Writer Shoppers returned to malls Saturday rummaging through thinly stocked shelves hunting for deals, next year’s Christmas gifts and for most, gifts for themselves. Retailers made a push to woo gift-card toting shoppers by ...

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By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Last-minute shoppers — snowed in by last weekend’s East Cost storm or just waiting for the best deals — are coming out in force the day before Christmas. Stores are ...

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By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s stores usher in the traditional start of the holiday shopping season Friday with extended hours, freebies and deep discounts on everything from toys to flat-panel TVs. Here are ...

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By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Americans’ confidence in the economy improved slightly in November from October, but shoppers remain gloomy heading into the traditional start of the holiday shopping season amid a weak job market, ...

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