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Outlook improving for both retailers and industry

The second half of the year is likely to be much better than the first for both retailers and manufacturers. Faster income growth should help households shrug off the lingering effects of January’s tax hikes and allow them to spend more freely, while the recent modest improvement in global demand bodes well for industry.

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