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- Retail sales grew 0.3% in November versus 0.2% decline in October (revised up from -0.1%) and better than estimate for a 0.1% decline.
- Excluding autos and gas, retail sales rose 0.6%, better than 0.2% estimate.
- Control group sales which excludes food services, auto dealers, building materials stores and gasoline stations rose 0.4%, exceeding 0.2% estimate.
- The numbers are not adjusted for inflation.