Retail sales in November increased 0.1 percent seasonally adjusted over October and were up 2.1 percent unadjusted year-over-year, marking the first half of the holiday season with billions of dollars in shopping left to be done, the National Retail Federation said today. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. “November showed modest growth … [Read more...] about November Retail Sales Kick Off Holiday Season With 2.1 Percent Growth Over Last Year and More Spending to Come