U.S. Retail Sales Post Biggest Gain in Five Months on Gasoline, Autos

The video discusses the current economic landscape, highlighting strong retail growth driven by erratic gasoline prices and robust income growth. Despite a minor equity market sell-off, consumer confidence remains high, suggesting a promising holiday shopping season. The retail sector has adapted to challenges like the Amazon effect, with significant wage growth at the lower end of the consumer cycle.

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What changes have companies made to adapt to the Amazon effect?