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Nation's largest retail group forecasts 4.4% gain in retail sales for this year

ABC News March 18, 2026 · 8:40 pm Read Original
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Nation's largest retail group forecasts 4.4% gain in retail sales for this year

The National Retail Federation, the nation’s largest retail trade group, is forecasting annual retail sales will grow at a faster clip this year than last year, citing consumers’ resilience despite lots of economic volatility

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Source ABC News
Published Mar 18, 2026 · 8:40 pm
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Original URL Open source
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