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Back-to-school shopping expected to break spending records this year
Read full article: Back-to-school shopping expected to break spending records this yearBack-to-school spending is on track to hit an all-time high this year, with families expected to shell out more than $43 billion on supplies, according to a new survey from the National Retail Federation.
Nation's largest retail group forecasts 4.4% gain in retail sales for this year despite volatility
Read full article: Nation's largest retail group forecasts 4.4% gain in retail sales for this year despite volatilityThe National Retail Federation, the nation’s largest retail trade group, is forecasting annual retail sales will grow at a faster clip this year than last year, citing consumers’ resilience despite lots of economic volatility.
How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond
Read full article: How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyondSharply swinging oil prices have left consumers feeling the effects of the Iran war and its damage to worldwide energy production.