Seasonal and cyclical sales patterns:

- Retail sales were slowest during the winter months, particularly in January and February. Peak periods occurred in May and June, with highest sales in May.

- Retail sales were not adversely affected by economic swings

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Approximate Word count = 306
Approximate Pages = 1 (250 words per page double spaced)