Tax holiday boosts spending at retailers, restaurants: industry groups

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Almost a week into the GST holiday, retailers and restaurant owners appear on track for a sales boost despite some of the struggles they faced implementing the temporary break.

BMV Books owner Patrick Hempelmann says he's seen an uptick in sales since the tax break began, particularly on higher-priced items.The vice-president of federal government relations for the Retail Council of Canada, Matt Poirier, says customers are shifting their buying patterns as a result of the tax break, and Boxing Day in particular is expected to get a boost.

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