as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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generate a report summarizing the sales performance in the past quarter.
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the past quarter saw an increase in overall sales compared to the same quarter last year. sales most significantly improved in the categories of electronics, fashion accessories, and home appliances. however, there were declines in the sale of sports equipment and gardening tools. overall, the quarter was a success and staff morale is high.
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