<ul><li>The latest government data on inventories moving through the channels offered up mixed signals for merchants.</li><li>U.S. wholesale inventories were down 0.2% in November, indicating a decline in the wholesale inventory levels.</li><li>Durable goods inventories were 0.4% lower, mainly due to a decrease in vehicle inventories.</li><li>Nondurable items saw a 0.2% gain, with apparel inventories up 0.8% and alcohol inventories up 1%.</li></ul>

Latest Inventory Data Offers Mixed Signals for Merchants

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