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NRF now says retail sales could grow as much as 13.5% this year and top $4.4 trillion

June 11, 2021

Via: Retail Dive

In their first quarter earnings reports, several retailers have noted that a confluence of factors — the federal government’s financial support to consumers, expanding immunization against COVID-19, the reopening of stores and pent-up demand after a locked-down year — all […]


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Nearly a third of small retailers still can’t pay their rent

April 21, 2021

Via: Retail Dive

The pandemic relief packages provided by the federal government last year and early this year had some provisions to support smaller businesses reeling from the pandemic. But the decision in most jurisdictions to allow “essential businesses” to remain open disproportionately […]