Retailers saw a dismal fall quarter. The election seems to be turning things around.

Indeed, many external factors such as elections can influence the retail market. This can be due to factors like political stability, economic policies, and public sentiment that boost consumer confidence. With the election results, if people are more confident about the future of the economy, they become more willing to spend, which would certainly help drive up retail sales after a particularly tough quarter. It’ll be interesting to observe how the retail sector performs in the next few months. Is there any specific data or aspect you’d like