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Retail Trends to Pay Attention to in Charts

Indigo 9 Digital

Retail sales in November in the United States declined by 0.6% , the greatest drop in close to a year. “A It can cost a retailer between $10 to $20 per order to process a return and this cost does not include shipping. A surprisingly weak retail print indicates that the Fed’s rate hikes are starting to bite. Source: eMarketer.

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How to Prepare for a Recession

Small Biz Trends

Look towards technology to give you that additional edge such as opening an online store and drop shipping. Usually, when a recession hits, home prices drop opening up opportunities to invest in properties. Other businesses to look into include auto repair and maintenance, bargain and discount stores, and grocery stores.