A store promotion has bolstered November sales, he said, but otherwise, things are dismal.

Disappointing November sales were reported by most big retailers.

The Government will issue its report Thursday on November sales of new homes.

November sales in North America were estimated at 211,000 units.

And based on early reports, November sales have been lackluster as well.

November sales have been "a little softer than October," he added.

"Showroom traffic is slower; this will begin to show up in November sales."

Such shoppers appear to be why the nation's merchants missed November sales forecasts yesterday.

But a few see hope in their early November sales.

The result of these changes was apparent in November sales.