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The Holiday Shopping Outlook Retail sales dropped 1.2 percent in September, nearly double what was expected. We talk to shoppers about how much they are planning to spend this holiday season. Then, we talk with a retail analyst about a glimmer of hope on the retail horizon.

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Retail sales have fallen for three consecutive months, including a drop of 1.2 percent last month, which was nearly double what was expected. First, we'll hear from shoppers about how much less they are planning to spend this holiday season. Then, we'll talk with Marshall Cohen, retail analyst for NPD Group, about a glimmer of hope on the retail horizon.