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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

How To Turn Market Enthusiasm Into Sales

How To Turn Market Enthusiasm Into Sales

Retailers often return from market energized. They are full of ideas, inspiration, and a clear

Retailers Heat Up February With Double-Digit Gains

Retailers Heat Up February With Double-Digit Gains

The Big Picture The latest economic headlines paint a mixed picture. The job market appears

Changing Tariffs, War & More – Here’s How To Plan for Uncertainty

Changing Tariffs, War & More – Here’s How To Plan for Uncertainty

Headlines change, tariff percentages change, and political winds change, but your planning discipline shouldn’t. Retailers

Feb. ’26 Retail Report: Higher-Ticket Apparel Fuels 3% January Growth

Feb. ’26 Retail Report: Higher-Ticket Apparel Fuels 3% January Growth

The Big Picture Inflation cooled last month, and the job market picked up steam. But