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  • Retail group: Sales to grow 3.7 percent to 4.2 percent

    Anne DInocenzio, AP Retail Writer|Feb 9, 2017

    NEW YORK (AP) — Despite a bumpy holiday season, chains like The Limited shutting down and department stores such as Macy's closing stores, the largest retail trade group says it's still optimistic that sales will grow this year — especially online. In issuing its forecast Wednesday, the National Retail Federation did caution that shoppers will remain hesitant until there's more certainty around issues like health care and taxes under President Donald Trump. It estimates retail sales will rise 3.7 percent to 4.2 percent this year, which cou...