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As the housing market faltered, sales dropped 21% from the 12 months ending in September 2007 to the same period this year, the largest sales drop of all GAFO segments. Store closures have been widespread: This segment has seen a 17% drop in retail space since 2007. Stores that survived suffered a 5.2% drop in productivity over the same period. Sales growth this year, however, gives these retailers some tailwind going into the holiday season. At the furniture market this month in High Point, North Carolina, Market Authority president and CEO Brian Casey reported an increased number of buyers, further fueling a positive outlook for the holidays. 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