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Easing Comparisons Lift Chain Store Sales Growth
Chain store sales rose 2.1% in October from a year ago, but this was primarily on the back of easing comparisons and not a sign of resurgence in consumer spending. Though this is the case, cooler weather and early holiday shopping also helped provide some lift. Consumer fundamentals are not as poor as they were earlier in the year but remain restrictive for sustainable spending growth. Necessity spending continued to lead.... |
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New To Consumer Flow?
"...a great tool for businesses and traders who constantly must have their fingers on the pulse of consumer cash flow..." - Barron's, March 21, 2005
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