Middle-class shoppers are pulling back, sending alarms through the retail industry: 'There are signs of real distress on the way'

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For a company long considered a bellwether for the health of the American homeowner, Home Depot's miss is a worrying sign.
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Home Depot missed forecasts as middle-class shoppers pulled back on big projects.
Milder weather and housing pressures hit demand for home…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-11-18 15:29:04.
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