MasterCard Inc. announced that U.S. retail sales, excluding automotive, increased by 3.9% year-over-year from November 1 through December 21, according to preliminary insights from Mastercard SpendingPulse. E-commerce sales rose by 7.4%, while in-store sales grew by 2.9%. Apparel spending increased by 7.8%, with online apparel sales up 8.5% and in-store apparel sales rising 7.0%. Jewelry sales increased by 1.6%. Restaurant spending grew by 5.2% during the same period. The results reflect blended shopping behaviors, with consumers utilizing both online and in-store channels.

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