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Economics: ITR forecast signals return to ‘normalized’ growth

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Retail sales trends. One of the many leading indicators ITR Economics examines in its forecasting models is retail sales trends. And for 2026, we’re forecasting a macroeconomic recession, but nothing along the lines of a Great Depression. Another positive trend is the continued investment in the U.S.,

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Exclusive: Boen and Somerset—A dynamic duo

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Part of it is just salesperson re-education; the other part of is it consumer education and making sure we’re following the visual trends that are emerging. In 2026, if we were close to $600 million that would be very good. So, whether it’s white oak, red oak, ash or maple, it comes down to the salesperson.

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