Krystina Gustafson / CNBC – Could shoppers finally give apparel retailers the break they so desperately need? There’s no denying that it’s been a rough slog for the clothing industry as consumers increasingly shift their spending from things to experiences, opt for lower-price fashions and refuse to purchase an item if it isn’t on sale. […]
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2008 holiday sales to increase
I was surprised to see the National Retail Federation is estimating a 2.2 percent increase in holiday sales this year. From my perspective, I think we’ll be lucky to see any increase. When you take into consideration the fact that inflation is currently 5 percent higher than it was this time last year, and could […]

