Retail Sales Fall For 3rd Straight Month : NPR - 0 views
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Restaurants and bars are reeling from persistent spikes of coronavirus cases and related restrictions in their communities, driving retail spending in December down for the third month in a row.
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Even as people continue to splurge on shopping, they cut back on going out to eat and shop.
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Gas stations saw the biggest jump in spending last month, up 6.6%, as people traveled for holiday visits despite health warnings.
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