The Journal Record, November 20th, 1992
By Stephanie Strom
N.Y. Times News Service
With their fingers tightly crossed and rabbits' feet stashed in their pockets, merchants are predicting healthy _ but not robust _ sales increases this holiday season.
Retailers are taking hope from their strong performances in the third quarter, when sales and profits increased for many. Also figuring into their estimates are the recent encouraging economic statistics, like stronger housing starts, rising consumer confidence and slightly lower unemployment and consumer debt loads.
And the calendar will work in their favor this year, giving retail...
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