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Editor’s comment: Retailers brace for Black Friday as Budget fails to impress

Editor’s comment: Retailers brace for Black Friday as Budget fails to impress The all-important peak trading period has arrived but rising costs and disappointment around the Autumn Budget, coupled with a warm start to the season and lacklustre consumer spend are causing concerns…

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