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Late holiday shoppers-in the week leading up to Christmas and on the day after-provided the boost to lift 2011 holiday sales past the last year's total, according to data released Wednesday.

Retailers are so desperate this holiday season that they're willing to lose money to get you to spend yours.

Most than a quarter of Americans expect to spend less during the holidays this year, a survey showed on Monday in an early sign that retailers will have to try harder to win shoppers in the biggest selling season of the year.

Generous discounts lured American to stores for holiday gifts in November, providing cheer and robust sales gains for retailers.

That raises hopes, already buoyed by reports of crowded malls over the crucial Thanksgiving weekend, for a strong holiday shopping season.

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TuneWiki's previous venture capital investor, Benchmark Israel, also participated in the round.

Holiday shoppers bought a little more jewelry, electronics and boots but passed by the women's clothing racks, according to figures released Wednesday.

Holiday shoppers spent a little more this season, according to data to be released Monday, giving merchants some reason for cheer.

Holiday shoppers spent a little more this season, according to data released Monday, giving merchants some reason for cheer.

Holiday shoppers were out in full force this weekend but sticking closely to their lists. Many are holding out for bigger discounts, and those could be coming this week.

A plainclothes cop chased a scam artist through sidewalks crowded with holiday shoppers and tourists Thursday in the heart of Times Square, killing the suspect near a landmark Broadway hotel after a gunfight that shattered box office and gift shop windows, police said.