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10/15/2025 8:12:00 PM

The Q4 Gauntlet: Navigating Data Blackouts, Tariff Showdowns, and the November Trade Deadline (Ankura Monthly Economic Report)

By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki David Tait +1 more...

Ankura's latest monthly economic tracker analyzes current market volatility amid the ongoing government shutdown and trade policy shifts....

8/28/2025 8:27:43 PM

Balancing Act: The U.S. Economy in August 2025 — Ankura Monthly Economic Indicators Report

By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki Frank Jones +1 more...

The U.S. economy is experiencing mixed signals. Positive trends include a rebound in gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 3.0% in Q2,...

7/15/2025 1:30:35 PM

Consumer Gloom? Discount Stores Boom: Discount Store Spotlight

By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki Chris Ventry +2 more...

The discount retail sector is experiencing a significant upswing in 2025 and share prices in the sector are outperforming major stock...

6/25/2025 8:49:09 PM

Mixed Signals in the U.S. Economy: Insights from U.S. Consumer, Housing, and Retail Trends in 2025 (Ankura Monthly Economic Indicators - June 2025)

By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki David Tait +1 more...

The U.S. economy in May 2025 shows mixed signals. While non-farm payroll employment increased and wages outpaced inflation, real GDP...

5/23/2025 2:54:03 PM

U.S. Economy: Navigating Tariffs and Consumer Fears (Ankura Monthly Economic Indicators - May 2025)

By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki David Tait +1 more...

The U.S. economy is currently in flux, with the outlook for the next few months heavily influenced by the impact of tariffs, which...

4/24/2025 7:16:31 PM

Consumer Sentiment Decline and Trade Tariffs Shape U.S. Economic Outlook - (Ankura Monthly Economic Indicators - April 2025)

By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki Frank Jones

Ankura's April update on key U.S. economic indicators reveals a stark drop in consumer sentiment, reaching its lowest point since June...

3/19/2025 4:00:43 PM

Consumer Sentiment Nosedives as U.S. Consumers Try to Make Sense of Economic Uncertainty - (Ankura Monthly Economic Indicators - March 2025)

By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki Frank Jones

March 2025 consumer sentiment in the U.S. experienced a significant decline, dropping 11% and marking the third consecutive monthly...

3/7/2025 3:57:19 PM

Workforce Management Becomes Driving Force In Retail and Multi-Unit Operations Due to Minimum Wage Pressures

By Eugene Kim Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki +1 more...

With nearly half of the U.S. experiencing rising minimum wages in 2025, retailers and multi-unit businesses face cost headwinds that...

6/5/2024 1:00:05 PM

Headwinds in the Retail Labor Market: Navigating the Future of Workforce Dynamics in Retail - Part 7

By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki

How Will Evolving Consumer Behaviors, Technological Innovations, and Economic Trends Shape the Future of the Retail Workforce? The retail...

5/28/2024 6:06:55 PM

Headwinds in the Retail Labor Market: Five Key Strategies for Optimizing Workforce Management - Part 6

By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki

What Practical Steps Can Retailers Take to Overcome Labor Challenges in the Omnichannel Marketplace? In navigating the dynamic labor...

5/22/2024 9:17:00 PM

Headwinds in the Retail Labor Market: Learning From the Leaders in Omnichannel Innovation - Part 5

By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki

How Are Leading Retailers Redefining the Shopping Experience With Successful Omnichannel Strategies? Many retailers have successfully...

5/16/2024 2:12:28 PM

Headwinds in the Retail Labor Market: Mastering Decision-Making and Metrics for Omnichannel Efficiency - Part 4

By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki

How Can Retailers Refine Their Omnichannel Strategies Through Effective Decision-Making and Precise Success Metrics? Current headwinds in...

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The Q4 Gauntlet: Navigating Data Blackouts, Tariff Showdowns, and the November Trade Deadline (Ankura Monthly Economic Report)

Balancing Act: The U.S. Economy in August 2025 — Ankura Monthly Economic Indicators Report

Consumer Gloom? Discount Stores Boom: Discount Store Spotlight

Mixed Signals in the U.S. Economy: Insights from U.S. Consumer, Housing, and Retail Trends in 2025 (Ankura Monthly Economic Indicators - June 2025)

U.S. Economy: Navigating Tariffs and Consumer Fears (Ankura Monthly Economic Indicators - May 2025)

Consumer Sentiment Decline and Trade Tariffs Shape U.S. Economic Outlook - (Ankura Monthly Economic Indicators - April 2025)

Consumer Sentiment Nosedives as U.S. Consumers Try to Make Sense of Economic Uncertainty - (Ankura Monthly Economic Indicators - March 2025)

Workforce Management Becomes Driving Force In Retail and Multi-Unit Operations Due to Minimum Wage Pressures

Headwinds in the Retail Labor Market: Navigating the Future of Workforce Dynamics in Retail - Part 7

Headwinds in the Retail Labor Market: Five Key Strategies for Optimizing Workforce Management - Part 6

Headwinds in the Retail Labor Market: Learning From the Leaders in Omnichannel Innovation - Part 5

Headwinds in the Retail Labor Market: Mastering Decision-Making and Metrics for Omnichannel Efficiency - Part 4

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