What inflation, retail sales and relief payments are telling us about the economic recovery

A store owner opens her clothing shop in Germany on March 9 as lockdown measures ease.
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Also on the show: How retail workers are navigating new mask guidance from the CDC, and why a northern Michigan retailer is banking on a summer with lots of foot traffic.
Music from the episode
Tightrope (feat. Big Boi) - Big Boi Vocal Edit Janelle Monáe, Big Boi
Shaka Bundu Penny Penny
Redbone Childish Gambino
Circles Post Malone
Dirty Sneakers - Instrumental Substantial
Low Season Poolside
Last Raindrop Fitz and The Tantrums
The team
Nancy Farghalli
Executive Producer
Daisy Palacios
Senior Producer
Maria Hollenhorst
Producer
Sean McHenry
Associate Producer