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Retail to split as US nears recession

Almost three years on from the pandemic, only middle-income households are yet to recover financially. In the face of a looming downturn, we expect this will drive growth for discounters as middle-income households trade down their spending habits, whilst luxury retailers will continue to benefit from a recession-resilient clientele.

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