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Big Retailers’ Sales Lag as They Gird for Tariffs
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2019-05-21HDHome DepotAlpha Vantage Newstariff_announcement
Event summary
Sales at several major retailers, including Kohl's, J.C. Penney, and Nordstrom, declined in the latest quarter, while Home Depot's comparable-store sales increased less than expected. This slowdown in the retail sector is occurring as companies prepare for the potential impact of higher tariffs on merchandise imported from China. The industry is also undergoing a significant shift towards e-commerce.
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