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Retail sales unexpectedly fall in July as government tax refunds fade

A display of a Bentley car at the Mall at Short Hills, in Short Hills, New Jersey, June 6, 2026, which has remained a premier luxury shopping destination for decades. (AP Photo/ Anne D'Innocenzio) 2026-08-14T12:41:34Z NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers unexpectedly cut their spending in Ju.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated economy & markets brief. The source report from AP says: A display of a Bentley car at the Mall at Short Hills, in Short Hills, New Jersey, June 6, 2026, which has remained a premier luxury shopping destination for decades. (AP Photo/ Anne D'Innocenzio) 2026-08-14T12:41:34Z NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers unexpectedly cut their spending in Ju.

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  • Published: Aug 14, 2026, 12:53 PM UTC
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