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Author: Nick Wynkoop
The Register – Retail Sentiment Sept 1, 2026
The Consumer Finally Blinked… After nine months, U.S. retail sales turned negative while consumer sentiment, grocery spending, and several major chains weakened. Strong operators are still growing in beauty, value, grocery, luxury, and expansion, but this edition tilts negative. Total At Checkout: Recent headlines net sentiment 9 Positive 12 Negative 9 Neutral KPIs: Stay Tuned: …
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