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⬤ LOW 16 Sep 2026, 15:19 UTC

Strong Retail Sales Hide Consumer Divide: Analyst Kodali

Forrester analyst Sucharita Kodali says strong retail sales are hiding a major divide in the US consumer. Higher-income shoppers are still spending, while rising gas costs squeeze lower-income households. She explains why Walmart, Costco and Amazon could gain even more ground this holiday season as middle-tier retailers struggle. (Source: Bloomberg)
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