Holiday sales growth could slow to pre pandemic levels, retail group says
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Holiday sales growth could slow to pre-pandemic levels, retail group says
U.S. holiday-season spending is likely to hit another record, a major retail-industry group said Tuesday, but it added that sales growth is likely to slow as consumers continue to grapple with ...13 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Beyond to Make Physical Retail Comeback With Investment in The Container Store
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Retailers Can Expect Another Record-Breaking Holiday Season
The National Retail Federation anticipates up to $990 billion in holiday sales despite inflation-wary consumers.18 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
Holiday Sales Growth Expected to Normalize to Prepandemic Levels
Despite shoppers’ election-year concerns and worries about the economy, retail executives predict sales to increase as much as 3.5 percent over last year’s holiday season.19 hours ago -
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Pro-Hamas group that helped organize college protests is a 'sham charity,' Treasury says
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National Retail Federation predicts record 2024 holiday sales
Holiday sales are poised to set a new record in 2024 and could increase by as much as 3.5 percent from 2023, the National Retail Federation (NRF) announced Tuesday. The NRF forecasts holiday retail ...21 hours ago -
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USPS releases holiday mailing deadlines, key dates
USPS has released its holiday mailing deadlines. Send by Dec. 18 for ground and first-class mail, Dec. 19 for priority mail and Dec. 21 for priority express to the lower 48 states.Yesterday -
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Global public debt to hit $100tn this year, says IMF; Boeing to raise up to $25bn to shore up balance sheet – business live
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Ericsson shares jump 10% on third-quarter beat, growth in North America sales
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Interest rate cut hopes raised as wage growth slows
Expectations of a rate cut next month increase as pay growth slows to its lowest rate for more than two years.Yesterday -
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UK wage growth falls to 4.9%
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Israel ‘starting to implement’ north Gaza starvation plan, say rights groups
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Politics - The Hill
Baier: Harris interview will be pre-taped with 'very minimal' editing
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How to Turn a Sales Blunder Into a Win
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Fuel shortage slowing Hurricane Milton recovery in Florida
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When to book your holiday travel and what to expect
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Business - MarketWatch
Outbreaks of Marburg virus, Mpox and avian flu underscore need for reset of pandemic preparedness, report says
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Business - MarketWatch
Hedge-fund manager who could be Trump Treasury secretary says tariffs can be negotiated lower
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Retailers Are Tossing Out Traditional Holiday Calendars. Here’s Why
Holiday shoppers have driven retailers to change their seasonal strategies.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Liberty and record-breaking Stewart hold off Lynx to level WNBA finals
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The Guardian view on Europe’s struggling EV industry: driving in the slow lane | Editorial
Insufficient investment and the withdrawal of subsidies and incentives are damaging a sector that is vital to the green transition. Earlier this year, a French experiment offered a startling ...2 days ago