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Consumer sentiment dropped again in August, and while currently about 35% above the all-time historic low reached in June of 2022,...
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Consumer sentiment dropped slightly in July but remained up 22% compared to 2022. The current index is about 42% above the all-time...
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During the pandemic, finding people willing to work in restaurants was difficult. There were safety risks, uncertain hours of operation,...
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Consumer Sentiment rose again in June, with gains attributed to the continued slowdown in inflation along with stability in labor...
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Retail in the second half of 2023 is expected to face challenges as consumers feel the squeeze of rising costs including credit card...
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Consumer sentiment increased 8% in June, hitting the highest level in four months; the rise is attributable to easing inflation and...
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As we approach the busy spring and summer retail seasons, there is ample cause for concern given recent sales trends and historically low...
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Consumer debt reached a new high in Q1 – passing $17 trillion for the first time ever. Consumer sentiment took a nosedive in May,...
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March 2023 retail sales were somewhat disappointing, dropping month-to-month for the 4th time in the last five months, and may point to...
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Despite inflationary pressures, consumers are continuing to spend – February retail sales increased 7.9% over 2022, with food...
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Retail sales increased 7.4% in January, as consumers shrugged off world events and inflationary pressures, opening their wallets and...
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The dynamic and evolving retail environment continues to present retailers with challenging and potentially profitable e-commerce...
