Retail fur sales in the U.S. increased by over 21% in calendar 2000, the largest gain since 1988, according to the Fur Information Council of America (FICA).

Based on a survey of a cross-section of the nation's retailers, FICA determined last year's volume was $1.69 billion, compared with $1.4 billion in 1999. The total included fur-trimmed and lined garments as well as storage and other services.

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