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KBRA Releases Research – Retail Sales Growth Outpacing Inflation YoY, but Deepening Inflationary Expectations and Tightening Rates May Pressure Growth

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA releases research examining August 2022 retail sales. This month’s commentary discusses the resilience of consumer demand, as retail sales growth has continued to outpace inflation despite the increasing entrenchment of rising prices and interest rate hikes.

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Contacts

Peter, Scherer, Director
+1 (646) 731-2325
peter.scherer@kbra.com

Karen Daly, Senior Managing Director
+1 (646) 731-2347
karen.daly@kbra.com

Business Development

William Baneky, Managing Director
+1 (646) 731-2409
william.baneky@kbra.com

James Kissane, Senior Director
+1 (213) 806-0023
james.kissane@kbra.com

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