"Retailers are optimistic that a combination of strong promotions and lean inventory levels will help them address consumer caution this holiday season. While businesses remain concerned over the viability of the economic recovery, there is no doubt that the retail industry is in a better position this year to handle consumer uncertainty than it was in 2008 and 2009."

Quote by said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay.  Quote found in a National Retail Federation press release  NRF Forecasts Holiday Sales Increase of 2.8 Percent to $465.6 Billion
@2 months ago
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