Noticed your holiday shopping cart is lighter? October retail sales flatlined, mainly because car sales took a hit after electric vehicle deals disappeared. But if you skip the car lot, stores actually saw a small bump. Shoppers are getting picky, hunting for deals on clothes and home goods, while restaurants saw fewer diners. The takeaway: Stretch your dollars by timing big buys and watching for last-minute holiday sales! #Business #LocalBusiness #RetailTrends