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How are you preparing to increase sales and customers during the holiday season? What steps are you taking to strengthening your business while there is the potential "threat" of a recession? I'd love to hear from you and compile the relevent information.  Thanks!

Many retailers and manufactures had a tough 3rd quarter and need to recover from the strain.  It The holiday season is the most important time of year for the retail industry.  Some 50%+ of revenue is earned during the last 3 months of the year.  is critical to have a strong 4th quarter to close out the year.  To do so, manufactures must engage with their current customers,<