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China's retailers reel from strict Covid-19 lockdowns with first decline in sector in 2 years
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Last month, the retail sector shrank for the first time in about two years - a drop of 3.5 per cent from a year ago.
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BEIJING - Consumers in China are tightening their purse strings and bracing themselves for tough times ahead as Covid-19 lockdowns and job fears weigh on spending.
Retailers have been hit hard and are increasingly concerned about their business prospects.
