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Retailers Face Another Year of Weak Holiday Sales

Economists tell us the recession is over, but that's not necessarily good news for the retail season that begins today. For the second year in a row, "Black Friday" may not be the day that they start making profits. Kevin G. Hall writes about economics for the McClatchy Newspapers .

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Economists tell us the recession is over, but that's not necessarily good news for the retail season that begins today. For the second year in a row, "Black Friday" may not be the day that they start making profits. Kevin G. Hall writes about economics for the McClatchy Newspapers.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Karen Radziner

    Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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