NRF chief economist says pandemic recession could already be easing but 'no one has a crystal ball'
The coronavirus pandemic recession is now official, but the question is how long it will last.
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Economy
May retail sales improve dramatically over April but still below last year
Retail sales rose dramatically in May as retailers began to reopen but remained well below last year's levels.
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NRF chief economist says 'uncertainty abounds' in predicting recovery from coronavirus pandemic
NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz says it is too soon to say how quickly or smoothly the nation’s economy will recover.
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NRF responds to April retail sales amid pandemic
Retail sales numbers are not a surprise given the current state of affairs, says NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay.
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April retail sales drop nearly twice as much as March during coronavirus pandemic
Retail sales dropped nearly twice as much in April during the first full month with most businesses closed.
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