Despite positive macroeconomic conditions (consumer confidence is at its highest since 2004, while household debt obligations are near their lowest since 1980, c.2.5% wage growth), the traditional US retailers are in turmoil. Footfall in shopping malls is declining and department store closures are accelerating.
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