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Macro Headwinds Don’t Dampen Spirits at Chicago Collective
CHICAGO — The red flags are all unmistakable: a contentious election, stubborn inflation, higher interest rates and a rollicking stock market. But despite these challenges, retailers remained upbeat thanks to solid summer sales and early fall merchandise …