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All is not gloomy in retail sales

Reema Khrais Jun 14, 2017
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All is not gloomy in retail sales

Reema Khrais Jun 14, 2017
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There are new numbers out today that show just how much we spent on retail last month. And it was not so great. Retail sales were down 0.3 percent, which is the biggest monthly decline in more than a year. Department stores in particular have been struggling, but we wondered if there are any silver linings in retail. Fast fashion and discount stores are among those seeing a bit of sunshine.

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