Spending heavy in a bargain bin economy
Prior to the weekend, the National Retail Federation’s annual survey projected a whopping 182 million people would shop online or in stores over the holiday weekend.
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Prior to the weekend, the National Retail Federation’s annual survey projected a whopping 182 million people would shop online or in stores over the holiday weekend.
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