Retail
May 14, 2021
Economists are pleasantly surprised with how resilient consumer spending has proven to be after a year of lockdowns and restrictions. Image credit: Rodeo Drive
By Luxury Daily News Service
The National Retail Federation (NRF) is reporting that retail sales were virtually unchanged from their strong performance in March, and grew dramatically year-over-year in April.
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