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To: GROUND ZERO™ who wrote (91565)	11/24/2009 8:58:59 AM
From: fred woodall	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 94695

Higher it is GZ. US Retail Sales +4.8% 1st 3 Weeks Nov Vs Oct -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tue Nov 24 08:55:21 2009 EST NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--National chain store sales rose 4.8% in the first three weeks of November versus the previous month, according to Redbook Research's latest indicator of national retail sales released Tuesday. The rise in the index was compared to a targeted 4.8% gain. The Johnson Redbook Index also showed seasonally adjusted sales for the period were up 2.1% from last year and compared to a targeted 2.2% increase. Redbook said, "The week ended on a stronger note than it began. Not surprisingly, food and pre-Thanksgiving special promotions drew in customers. Department stores indicated that sales were driven by strength in apparel and seasonal merchandise."