Reuters is reporting that retail sales are down 4.4 percent compared with same period a year ago.

“With three full weekends left before Christmas many consumers might be waiting until the last minute to wrap up their holiday spending,” said Bill Martin, co-founder of ShopperTrak, in a statement.

We love how shopping after December 5th is now “waiting until the last minute.” Get a grip.

After Black Friday, U.S. shoppers take a breather [Reuters]
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