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Gloomy Outlook for Holiday Season Spending

The day after Thanksgiving traditionally is the biggest shopping day of the year.  But this time, things could be different. Economics Professor Michael Allison tracks the retail industry at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

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

The day after Thanksgiving traditionally is the biggest shopping day of the year. But this time, things could be different. Economics Professor Michael Allison tracks the retail industry at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

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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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    Michael Allison

    Professor of Economics, University of Missouri St. Louis

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