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Mastercard: Holiday sales see biggest increase since 2011Retailers have plenty to cheer at the beginning of the new year. Holiday sales increased 4.9 percent in 2017, setting a new record for dollars spent, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse. It was largest year-over-year increase since 2011. Online shopping saw large gains of 18.1 percent compared to 2016, boosted by a late season rally. Source: Chain Store AgeView or Download: https://www.chainstoreage.com/finance-0/mastercard-holiday-big-win-retailers/ |