NRF chief economist 'cautiously optimistic' but says holiday sales will hinge on 'wildcard puzzle pieces'
Thanks to the pandemic, forecasting holiday sales is like assembling a jigsaw puzzle without all the pieces.
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Economy
August retail sales grow as pandemic recovery continues
Retail sales continued to recover from the coronavirus pandemic in August, showing both montly and annual gains.
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With resurgence in COVID cases, NRF chief economist says economic recovery is 'being tested daily'
Even though the economy is recovering, conflicting data makes it difficult to say how steady the comeback will be.
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Latest study shows heightened importance of retail to the U.S. economy
The retail industry’s health impacts the health of workers and the economy.
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Retailers say credit insurance plan could increase liquidity during pandemic downturn
NRF says a federal backstop for trade credit insurance could help retailers recovering from the pandemic recession.
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