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General Merchandise: What’s Up, Down and Moving Around

Auto accessories such as motor oil and other fluids dipped in the early part of this year, while most health-and-beauty-care subcategories experienced an increase in c-store sales. A grocery segment to watch, cups and plates, saw a nice jump in sales to just more than $66 million.

SSource: IRI, for the 24 weeks ending June 12, 2016 | * Percent change from a year ago

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