There are two main approaches that most businesses take when looking at the issue of interest rates in relation to overall retail sales. Depending on the type of commodity or products that one is selling, the values will influence your sales in a very direct manner.
Interest rates govern demand for a product or service. the cause and effect of a change in interest rate parity can be key from a demand and supply point of view. An interesting video from Oliver of AMP on Retail Sales data in the US last year. He highlights the cause and effect of retail sales on growth and interest rates.
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