February Imports Expected to be Lowest in Nearly Three Years
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to drop to nearly its lowest level since the
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Keep Your Business Healthy by Reducing the Impact of Inflation
One of today’s hottest topics is run-away inflation. Government experts, industry leaders, and think tanks engage in a conversation on
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Consumers Still Spending Despite Worries Over Inflation
WASHINGTON – Consumers remain worried about high inflation and Federal Reserve interest rate hikes intended to bring inflation under control,
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July Retail Sales Show Consumers Still Shopping Despite Inflation
WASHINGTON – Core retail sales as calculated by the National Retail Federation rose in July even as overall sales reported
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June Retail Sales Increased Despite Rising Inflation
Retail sales increased in June even as inflation climbed higher and drove up prices across the board, the National Retail
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May Retail Sales Slow Amid Ongoing Inflation
WASHINGTON – Retail sales slowed in May as consumers faced continuing inflation and higher prices for essentials like food and
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Solutions to Help Small Businesses Combat Inflation
Inflation is on the rise, and retailers feel the pain caused by price increases. Just as businesses are rebounding from
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January Retail Sales Overcome Omicron and Inflation
WASHINGTON – Retail sales powered through COVID-19’s omicron variant, inflation and other challenges to post strong increases in January, the
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Home Improvement Sector Stays Strong
The signs indicate that home improvement centers will have another good year despite shortages of materials and rising prices. Since
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NRF Chief Economist Says Omicron Could Contribute to Uncertainty and Inflation
WASHINGTON – The COVID-19 omicron variant will bring uncertainty to the economy in 2022 and could contribute to inflation, but
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