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The Advocate
Wednesday, January 18th, 2023
 
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Amid year-long nagging inflation, Lafayette Parish's retail sales should set another record

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor​ ​ ​

Good morning, Acadiana businesss news readers. Let's get down to the business news of the day. 

By the time the final sales are counted, the total retail sales in Lafayette Parish for 2022 should be the highest on record despite a rising costs of goods that has nagged at consumers all year.

November’s sales remained about flat compared to a year ago and taking into the 7.1% inflation rate on goods compared to prices in 2021. Sales through 11 months are only 6.81% higher than a year ago. 

You can read the full story here. 

Have a great day.

 
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