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Jun 18
19m 27s

Why Latino Consumers Are Spending Less

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL & GIMLET
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Deportation fears and economic uncertainty is driving changes in shopping behavior in Latino communities. Job losses in industries like construction have also left Hispanics with less money to spend. WSJ’s Laura Cooper travels to Texas and reports that some Hispanic shoppers are forgoing their regular shopping trips and restaurant meals. Companies are now sa ... Show More
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