William Ford Quotes

Friday's same-store sales data are an early indication that shoppers are meeting retailers' expectations. The sales growth is in line with the healthy state of the economy and consumer confidence. - William Ford

For the most part, spending continued steadily throughout the weekend. It is not unusual to see a slight slowdown in sales after an initial surge on the day after Thanksgiving -- particularly with a long shopping season. - William Ford

Despite this mini-surge in spending, the modest gain in same-store sales did not meet early projections. - William Ford

Consumers have been on a shopping frenzy for so long, they may be trying now to 'pace themselves' in preparation for the upcoming holiday shopping season. - William Ford

A welcomed relief from severe mid-December weather precipitated sales surges in the Midwest and Northeast. However, other parts of the country experienced just the opposite trend because of the ice storm which paralyzed parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. - William Ford

A long pre-Christmas shopping weekend helped buoy December retail sales by 2.1 percent, just edging out November's 1.9 percent gain. As a result, the year ended on a positive note, albeit modest; and consumer confidence is on the rise again - a good sign moving into the New Year. - William Ford

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