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Economics: ITR forecast signals return to ‘normalized’ growth

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And let’s not talk about the broader global impact that the war in Ukraine has had on many different industries and countries. Retail sales trends. One of the many leading indicators ITR Economics examines in its forecasting models is retail sales trends. On top of that, the U.S. in the month of April vs. 2.1%

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Exclusive: Boen and Somerset—A dynamic duo

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The company got into the prefinished game in 1999, at which time Paul Stringer joined the company as vice president of sales and marketing. This industry is unique in that the retailer and retail salesperson control so much of the sale as opposed to other consumer brands where a consumer walks in knowing the brand. Natkin: Yes.

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