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Retail sales surge by 1.7%, highest monthly increase since March

Retail sales increased by 1.7% last month, and an overall 16.3% compared to last year. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what's behind the increase and what it means for the upcoming holiday shopping season.
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