US retailers are heading into Black Friday with demand softer than normal as high inflation and weakening consumer sentiment reduce appetite for discretionary goods. The article points to a cautious holiday spending backdrop rather than a company-specific event, implying limited direct market impact but a negative read-through for retail sales.
US retailers are heading into Black Friday with demand softer than normal as high inflation and weakening consumer sentiment reduce appetite for discretionary goods. The article points to a cautious holiday spending backdrop rather than a company-specific event, implying limited direct market impact but a negative read-through for retail sales.
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