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Strong Holiday Retail Sales News Story

from #281 - Hewlett Harbor Holiday | The Tim Dillon Show · #281

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Tim reads a news report about surging retail sales over the holiday season despite Omicron, and reflects nostalgically on Long Island mall Christmas shopping as a kid.

In this bit7 moments
  • Tim reacts to holiday retail sales being stronger than expected, with 8.5% growth and 47% spike in flocked clothing sales.
  • People are buying jewelry for those who aren't dead and should get watches.
  • Tim misses going to Long Island malls during holidays with friends to buy gifts for family.
  • His childhood area had Christmas lights but also shootings, something he wouldn't trade away.
  • Tim didn't get anyone gifts this year and mostly doesn't receive presents either.
  • He once tweeted about another year of not getting or receiving any presents, calling it winning.
  • Tim expresses cautious optimism about the economy despite Peter Schiff's doom predictions.
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