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Archive Home > 2001 > December > 19 > Shoppers are playing it cool; retailers count their blessings

Shoppers are playing it cool; retailers count their blessings

Mountain View Mall sales are down for 'big-ticket' items

By Lisa Rosetta / The Bulletin
December 19, 2001

As sales figures for the holiday season trickle in, one thing is clear: consumers are spending less.

Against the backdrop of record sales last year, however, some retailers are pleased with just breaking even, or experiencing only a slight dip in sales this season.

"I'm still holding out....

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