Michael McNamara
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Michael McNamara
impressed increase northeast rebound spending stronger
The increase was stronger than expected, and we were impressed with the rebound in spending especially after the snowstorms in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
comparable growth rates saw
Growth rates (on sales) are comparable to what we saw before the hurricanes nationally.
gasoline help higher number overall perk prices
The overall number did perk up at the end of the month. Higher gasoline prices did help a bit.