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2018 retail holiday season

From tariffs to a tight labor market, what’s affecting retail sales?

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Encouraging economic factors signal an uptick in holiday sales this year, but there are other issues at play as well. How will concerns over escalating tariffs, a tightening labor market and ever-changing consumer demographics, and buying preferences translate to middle market retailer profitability?

RSM’s industry insiders provide in-depth analysis of what’s ahead for this season.

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Trade spat outcomes could be felt post holidays

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