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The holiday season is a time for gathering and celebrating with friends and family, gift-giving, reflection and thanks. It is also time for some serious shopping! In fact, 14 percent of all retail sales last year occurred in December.
The U.S. Census Bureau collects a variety of information each year on retail sales, including on e-commerce. Total retail sales for the third quarter of 2010 were estimated at $978.7 billion, an increase of 0.8 percent from the second quarter of 2010.
Enjoy these holiday facts from the U.S. Census Bureau:
You can find more facts on the Census Bureau’s History website.
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