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A pointed discussion emerged concerning the correlation between private sector data and government figures. Luceman addressed potential discrepancies between private sales monitoring and government statistics, stressing that while their preliminary data is compiled from actual sales, government data often includes estimates based on surveys.
With both sets of data undergoing seasonal adjustments differently, direct comparisons may yield variances. Luceman emphasized the importance of analyzing both sources to gain a comprehensive view of retail health.