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SHOPS SEE 'DISAPPOINTING' CHRISTMAS
Pre-Christmas high street sales proved
a disappointment for retailers, a
survey by the Confederation of British
Industry reveals.
It is the first December since 1992
that more retailers have said sales
weri down than up, with 34% reporting a
risj and 37% a fall.
Thj CBI's survey covers the December 4-
18 pjriod. It said a late Christmas
shopping surge could not be ruled out.
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