Brazil’s retail sector shows resilience as confidence levels stabilize in October 2024. The National Confederation of Commerce, Goods, Services, and Tourism (CNC) reports that the Retail Entrepreneurs Confidence Index (ICEC) remained steady at 112.2 points, breaking a five-month decline streak. The index saw a slight 0.5% decrease compared to October 2023. However, expectations for strong […]
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