Thursday, September 02, 2010
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Discounters gain in August.gif "shopCart")
NEW YORK CITY — Discount retailers posted solid gains for August, helped by aggressive discounting as consumers continue to seek out bargains. Tax-free holidays in nearly 20 states also helped attract customers. Analysts also said the warmest August in more than a quarter of a century helped spur sales of late lingering summer clothing inventory.
