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Small businesses say cautious shoppers are seeking ’cozy’ and ’festive’ this holiday season

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With a late Thanksgiving , the holiday shopping season is five days shorter than last year .

Small businesses in some parts of the country are hoping holiday shopping helps them recover from extreme weather during the year .

Overall, The National Retail Federation predicts retail sales in November and December will rise between 2.5 and 3.5% compared with same period a year ago .

Between Friends Boutique in Philadelphia held a “Sweater Explosion’s” event on Black Friday to promote sweaters.

They’re also hosting a Bourbon and Bow Tie’ event on Dec. 20 to promote the fact that they carry men's accessories like bow ties, socks and scarves.

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informal

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English

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36

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short-lived

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