Analysts believe US unemployment, which has hit a 26-year high of 8.9%, is contributing to a deterioration on the high street as those out of work and others worried about their job security cut back.

分析家们认为，美国失业率已创下26年新高达到8.9%，因此失业者连同担心工作不保的在职人员削减开支，这促使零售业业绩恶化。

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