Sales at big chain stores -- such as Wal-Mart and Macy's -- rose an average of 3 to 4 percent in November.
But there are signs that consumers are becoming more careful about spending. The National Retail Federation expects an increase in holiday sales this year, but predicts that increase will be the smallest in five years.
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