I often ride my bike down a steep hill called Foremaster Ridge before accessing biking trails along the Virgin River. Usually, I’m in a controlled descent, pumping my brakes frequently. But it was raining lightly a few weeks ago and I was in a hurry. I let off the brakes so I could get to the bike trail sooner.

Big mistake. At the bottom of the hill, there’s a slight lip before getting onto the…

The first thing to remember is this: not all sales spikes are true growth trends.

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With the situation escalating with the oil crisis, how much do we know about how fast this will impact apparel prices?

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The moral of the story is that consumers need to constantly question, a, the gravitas afforded to “experts” as it relates to political initiatives, b, the criteria used by the media in the selection of it preferred experts and, c, the motives of the experts themselves. No one is completely void of bias, a completely neutral arbiter. No one.

With the increased trend of suit and formal clothing purchases, is it a wise move to invest in more of these items for your retail store?

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Let's throw out any expertise inconsistent with the wisdom of the people.

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Let's throw out any expertise inconsistent with the wisdom of the people.

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I’ve seen steady growth in Outerwear, which took me by surprise. Are you seeing this nationwide, and what is the best strategy for planning this growth category?

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