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State of Retail and the Consumer
NRF’s annual State of Retail and the Consumer event explores the health of the American consumer and key behavior trends. Hear from industry experts: NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay, NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz, Ph.D., retail CEOs from major brands and market researchers.
More economic resources
NRF Economist Says U.S. Recession Unlikely
A recession is unlikely and the economy should see slight growth in 2023, NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz says.
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Monthly Economic Review: February 2023
Sluggish growth expected in 2023.
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Charles Schwab chief investment strategist talks ‘rolling recession’
NRF 2023: Liz Ann Sonders on the state of the U.S. markets and economy.
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