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November 20, 2003

All Business: Will the shopping spree extend through holidays?

  • Wal-Mart's cautionary words show there are many parts of the country where times are still tough.
    • By RACHEL BECK
    AP Business Writer

    NEW YORK -- This isn't the time for consumers to lose their holiday spirit. The economy needs ho-ho-ho, not ho-hum.

    All eyes this Christmas won't just be on what toy turns out to be the year's biggest hit. As much focus, at least on the part of economists and investors, will go to how much consumers actually spend on holiday gifts.


     
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