Retail impact of 1962 Minneapolis strike on fashion sales
The Minneapolis Star and Tribune strike of 1962 cut area consumer spend by 58 million with retail sales down 35 million and services off 23 million. Advertising declines hurt early spring dress orders while silk and resort items slowed. Sportswear held up, but spring deliveries are delayed as clearance merchandise stalls.
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