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Modest retail report shows shoppers still wary

Early reports from U.S. retailers show modest revenue gains in July. Hot weather and deep discounts drove Americans into malls for summer bargains, but shoppers remained choosy. The sluggish spending raises worries about the health of the back-to-school season as Americans step up saving amid a stalling economic recovery. Get the full story »