![]() The Southern | US Retail Sales Rise 6% on Day After Thanksgiving (Update3) Bloomberg - By Courtney Dentch. Nov. 25 (Bloomberg) -- US retail sales rose 6 percent to $8.96 billion yesterday the first day of the holiday shopping season as discounts and lower gasoline costs encouraged consumers to buy more gifts according to ShopperTrak RCT. Saying hello to good buys Black Friday off to early start as eager holiday shoppers line up |