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Census data shows modest sales gains in June
WASHINGTON – Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows modest retail sales gains in June despite an uneven pace of spending in recent months, National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “The path of household spending remains difficult to read,” Kleinhenz said.
FMI: Wine sales in grocery stores have positive effects
ARLINGTON, Va. – States that let grocery stores sell wine can boost their sales tax revenues and make consumers happy without causing significant harm to liquor stores, according to a new study from FMI, the Food Industry Association.