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They’re picturing the holidays: the turkey, the guests, and the all-important dining table.

And Brewer had said, according to an AlphaSense transcript of a call with analysts, that same-venue sales, or sales from venues open more than a year, made an “all-important transition” to positive year-over-year growth.

The reports aren’t just the latest temperature check on the health of the consumer but a chance for major retailers to provide updates as the all-important holiday shopping season gets under way.

However, with the scores locked at 5-5, Xu managed to seal the all-important break before serving out a landmark victory on her third match point.

In separate data published Friday, confidence among British consumers improved this month, as intentions to make big purchases ramped up ahead of the all-important festive season.