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July ’26 Retail Report: June Delivers Again, But Fall Will Require Discipline

July ’26 Retail Report: June Delivers Again, But Fall Will Require Discipline

The Big Picture Retail sales continued to edge higher in June, although the pace slowed

Cash Flow Analysis: The Key to Buying Smarter and Growing Profitably

Cash Flow Analysis: The Key to Buying Smarter and Growing Profitably

Retailers are often focused on one number: sales. Sales are important, but they don’t tell

June ’26 Retail Report: The Biggest Risk Right Now? Running Out of Winners

June ’26 Retail Report: The Biggest Risk Right Now? Running Out of Winners

The Big Picture Inflation remains a concern, with annual inflation reaching 4.2% last month, the

Vendor Reporting: Completing the Planning Picture

Vendor Reporting: Completing the Planning Picture

Many retailers spend countless hours analyzing sales, margins, and inventory levels, yet one of the

May ’26 Retail Report: Retailers Post Double-Digit Gains Despite Rising Prices

May ’26 Retail Report: Retailers Post Double-Digit Gains Despite Rising Prices

The Big Picture The retail environment continues to show resilience despite a mixed economic backdrop.

Using AI for Inventory Planning? Here’s the Snag.

Using AI for Inventory Planning? Here’s the Snag.

There’s a growing temptation in retail to believe that if you just plug your data

April ’26 Retail Report: Strong Spring Sales—But Costs Are Climbing

April ’26 Retail Report: Strong Spring Sales—But Costs Are Climbing

The Big Picture U.S. economic indicators are starting to soften. Inflation edged up to an