US Holiday Retail Sales Pick Up 3%; Higher Than Expected as Online Shopping Surged

US Holiday Retail Sales Pick Up 3%; Higher Than Expected as Online Shopping Surged

Retail sales in the U.S. went up 3% over the 75-day holiday period compared to a lower expected forecast, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse on Saturday.

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