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Retail sales number up for May….But?

June 16, 2020 By jamesb

As governor's lift virus restrictions.... People leave home and begin buying things not just on-line and not just water, toilet paper and paper towels.... But? A LOT of people aren't back to work.... And some are just getting laid off.... Sales are still off for … [Read more...] about Retail sales number up for May….But?

Filed Under: the Economy Tagged With: consumer spending, Politics, Retail sales, The economy, unemployment

Economic indicators point to a slowing America Economy…..

February 15, 2019 By jamesb

Donald Trump & Co. maybe singing a tune that America is doing fine economically .... But? Looking under the hood? THAT is NOT were this country and the rest of world seems to be going.... The big picture: Economic indicators are moving to the downside, not the … [Read more...] about Economic indicators point to a slowing America Economy…..

Filed Under: Government, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: American Economy downturn, consumer spending, Housing sales, jobs, Politics, Retail sales

Sears’ bankruptcy filing and Retail Stores futures….

October 20, 2018 By jamesb

Some Retail Stores ARE having rough time these days.... Some have done better by changing with the times of on-line shopping competition .... The background: Sears' bankruptcy filing comes after a decades-long decline, during which a retail empire of about 3,500 stores in the … [Read more...] about Sears’ bankruptcy filing and Retail Stores futures….

Filed Under: Other Things, the Economy Tagged With: Amazon, Department stores, E-Commerce, On-Line business, Retail sales, Retail stores, Sears, Target, Walmart

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