Retail Activity In The Tri Cities Area Continues To Be A Problem. The ETSU College Of Business Has Just Released Its “Tri Cities Retail Sales Report” For The Second Quarter Of 2014. According To The Findings, Retail Sales Have Now Dropped Eight Out Of The Last Nine Quarters Despite A Year And A Half Of Increase Nationwide. There Is One Bright Spot In The Findings. Experts Believe National And Statewide Growth Will Eventually Help Our Local Economy Performance.