Retail industry report: Surviving in a struggling economy
Some economists point at poor retail sales early this year as proof that the United States is in a recession. Consumer spending accounts for more than 70% of U.S. economic activity, and The Wall Street Journal recently reported that retailers are bracing for tougher times, but a good indicator of how retail is doing includes a look at supply chains.

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