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NRF Forecasts Modest 2024 Holiday Sales Gains
The retail trade organization is taking a conservative outlook for the November-to-December period.
NRF Forecasts Modest 2024 Holiday Sales Gains
The retail trade organization is taking a conservative outlook for the November to December period.
NRF: East Coast Port Strike Not Expected to Impact Holiday
Although the strike threatened to slow cargo movement, imports through top U.S. ports are still expected to…
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