The National Retail Federation predicts a better year in 2010. The trade group says retail sales will increase 2.5% this year over the 2.5% drop that took place in 2009.What is the cause of the improvement? A perceived upswing in the job and housing markets.However, the association isn't overly optimistic. "We're not going to have a V-shaped recovery in the economy, and we won't have a V-shaped recovery in consumer spending or retail sales," NRF economist Rosalind Wells told Reuters.Do you see a turnaround this year or another dismal sales season?ALSO:Borders' Vendor-Payment Accusations the Least of Its Problems
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