Isle stores' holiday sales mixed

Local spending is still cautious while a surge in tourism boosts resort retailers

By Kristen Consillio

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Dec 27, 2012

~~<p>Sales growth was mixed for Hawaii retailers this holiday season, with some businesses experiencing a boost in revenue and others a decline from a year ago.</p>
<p>A surge in tourism added significantly to the bottom line for resort retailers and others catering to the visitor market. But local spending is still not up to levels seen in years past.</p>
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Sales growth was mixed for Hawaii retailers this holiday season, with some businesses experiencing a boost in revenue and others a decline from a year ago.

A surge in tourism added significantly to the bottom line for resort retailers and others catering to the visitor market. But local spending is still not up to levels seen in years past. Login for more...