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Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Cyber week…..recovering?
- 12.08.2012
- Kevin's Newsletter
There appear to be some bright spots this Christmas in our economy. Black Friday shopping increased 7% over last year. Total spent during the four-day shopping week-end was up 16% with $7.4 billion in increase of spending over 2010. Cyber Monday was the best selling retailer day since its inception in 2005. Additionally we spent nearly $6 billion online at retailer’s websites last week during “Cyber Week.”
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Reflections on the Legislative Delegation to China
- 11.30.2012
- Kevin's Newsletter
I just returned from China after participating with a legislative trade delegation. We didn’t make the trip to sign a specific deal, but primarily to build trust. It is a long-term process of relationship building.
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