- ShopperTrak estimates retail back-to-school sales rose 4.7% in August.
- Shopper visits were down 2.7 Y/Y, while conversion rates and average transaction size both rose.
- Looking ahead, ShopperTrak predicts GAFO sales (broad retail) will increase 2.4% during the holiday season.
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