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  "textContent": "In a report from Circana, growth driven by higher-income households has slowed since late 2025, while lower-income consumers continue to feel the greatest strain..",
  "title": "U.S. Retail Spending Increases in Early Spring, but Consumer Pressures Signal Caution Ahead"
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