Speakers discuss the importance of the consumer to the US economy, potential slowdowns, and the evolving athleisure sector. They also mention struggles for middle-market retailers and the significance of Walmart's product mix.
Shehzad Qazi, Managing Director of China Beige Book International and Dexter Roberts, Director of China affairs at the Mansfield Center at the University of Montana, break down the latest headlines out of China. Katie Thomas, Lead at the Kearney Consumer Institute, discusses retail earnings. And we Drive to the Close with Jeff Krumpelman, Chief Investment Strategist at Mariner Wealth Advisors.
Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec Producer: Paul Brennan
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