With vaccinations widely available and a year’s worth of pent-up consumer demand, shoppers are flocking to stores. That’s great news for retailers since the holiday season makes or breaks their year. Still, new COVID variants and outbreaks threaten an already shaky supply chain. Capital Group analyst Rachel Bowman shares insight into the retail outlook, why discounts are harder to find this year and why it makes sense not to wait too long to knock off your gift list.
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