NRF Says Growth Has Slowed But Indicators Disagree on Whether the Nation is in a Recession
Economic growth has slowed, but it isn’t clear if the nation is in a recession, NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz says.
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Retail sales
July Retail Sales Show Consumers Still Shopping Despite Inflation
Core retail sales rose in July even as overall sales remained flat on a monthly basis, and both rose year over year.
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NRF Says Economy is Strong Enough to ‘Keep a Recession at Bay’ Despite Two Quarters of Decline
Despite two quarters of decline, the economy doesn't appear to be in a recession and is unlikely to enter one this year.
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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, NRF said.
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NRF Says Economy is Slowing But Recession is Unlikely in Near Term
Economic growth is slowing, but NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz says consumers remain financially healthy.
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