U.S. Retail Sales Rise Slightly In December, But 2014 Looks More Upbeat




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Summary: December retail sales increased 0.2% over November totals, reflecting positive but restrained growth for the sector. Electronics, food and beverages, and sporting goods and hobby reported increases, but department stores continued to struggle. In this CreditMatters TV segment, Associate Kristina Koltunichi explains what lies ahead for the sector this year.