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January 12, 2004: 8:24 AM EST

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Retail sales are expected to grow by 5 percent in 2004, up from 4.3 percent last year, as an increase in hiring and low inflation lift the economy, the National Retail Federation said Monday.

"As employment expands and wages and salaries firm, a broader spectrum of consumers will be in better financial shape, which should help lift sales more evenly across the board," said Rosalind Wells, chief economist at the National Retail Foundation (NRF).

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Retail growth seen at 5% in '04
Group says higher consumer income, low inflation will lead to improvement this year.
January 12, 2004: 8:24 AM EST

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Retail sales are expected to grow by 5 percent in 2004, up from 4.3 percent last year, as an increase in hiring and low inflation lift the economy, the National Retail Federation said Monday.

"As employment expands and wages and salaries firm, a broader spectrum of consumers will be in better financial shape, which should help lift sales more evenly across the board," said Rosalind Wells, chief economist at the National Retail Foundation (NRF).

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Retail growth seen at 5% in '04
Group says higher consumer income, low inflation will lead to improvement this year.
January 12, 2004: 8:24 AM EST

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Retail sales are expected to grow by 5 percent in 2004, up from 4.3 percent last year, as an increase in hiring and low inflation lift the economy, the National Retail Federation said Monday.

"As employment expands and wages and salaries firm, a broader spectrum of consumers will be in better financial shape, which should help lift sales more evenly across the board," said Rosalind Wells, chief economist at the National Retail Foundation (NRF).

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Retail growth seen at 5% in '04
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January 12, 2004: 8:24 AM EST

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Retail sales are expected to grow by 5 percent in 2004, up from 4.3 percent last year, as an increase in hiring and low inflation lift the economy, the National Retail Federation said Monday.

"As employment expands and wages and salaries firm, a broader spectrum of consumers will be in better financial shape, which should help lift sales more evenly across the board," said Rosalind Wells, chief economist at the National Retail Foundation (NRF).

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Retail growth seen at 5% in '04
Group says higher consumer income, low inflation will lead to improvement this year.
January 12, 2004: 8:24 AM EST

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Retail sales are expected to grow by 5 percent in 2004, up from 4.3 percent last year, as an increase in hiring and low inflation lift the economy, the National Retail Federation said Monday.

"As employment expands and wages and salaries firm, a broader spectrum of consumers will be in better financial shape, which should help lift sales more evenly across the board," said Rosalind Wells, chief economist at the National Retail Foundation (NRF).

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Retail growth seen at 5% in '04
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January 12, 2004: 8:24 AM EST

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Retail sales are expected to grow by 5 percent in 2004, up from 4.3 percent last year, as an increase in hiring and low inflation lift the economy, the National Retail Federation said Monday.

"As employment expands and wages and salaries firm, a broader spectrum of consumers will be in better financial shape, which should help lift sales more evenly across the board," said Rosalind Wells, chief economist at the National Retail Foundation (NRF).

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January 12, 2004: 8:24 AM EST

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Retail sales are expected to grow by 5 percent in 2004, up from 4.3 percent last year, as an increase in hiring and low inflation lift the economy, the National Retail Federation said Monday.

"As employment expands and wages and salaries firm, a broader spectrum of consumers will be in better financial shape, which should help lift sales more evenly across the board," said Rosalind Wells, chief economist at the National Retail Foundation (NRF).

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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page








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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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graphic graphic

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.
Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.
Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.
Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), making it a key economic indicator.

Underpinning an increase in consumer spending, the report says, is low inflation and the increase in job creation. Prices are not expected to move significantly higher in the near future and interest rates are expected to remain low, despite signs of increased strength in the economy, the report said.

Also, evidence that the labor market is finally turning around led Wells to predict that "faster job creation is achievable in 2004."

The report met with some skepticism from an industry observer.

"The NRF is again very optimistic about next year," said Kurt Barnard, independent retail consultant. "The NRF isn't taking into account the jobs picture. We're exporting jobs and retailers are using all kinds of methods to increase efficiency that don't require workers. So how can we expect a break in the jobs picture."

Barnard says he expects a 3.5 percent to 4 percent same-store sales increase for 2004.

Sales as measured in the NRF's Retail Sales Outlook Report incorporate a wide range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods.  Top of page




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graphic graphic

Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.
Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2012 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.