date:Jan 07, 2013
ketplace for retailers, Donnelly said.
Madison Riley, managing director of retail consulting firm Kurt Salmon, predicted that if the upcoming debt ceiling debate goes better than the Washington wrangling to avoid the cliff, there could be a bigger uptick in consumer spending in 2013.
HO-HUM SPRING
As retailers finish up their quarter this month, they are bringing out fresh merchandise while offering deep discounts to move winter goods.
Michael Niemira, chief economist of the International Co