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Aug. ’24 Retail Report:  Inflation is Down. Are Prices Next?

Aug. ’24 Retail Report: Inflation is Down. Are Prices Next?

The Big Picture After a lull in June, sales made a comeback last month, notching

Outdoor Gear, Activewear and the Turn Dilemma

Outdoor Gear, Activewear and the Turn Dilemma

Sales of activewear and outdoor apparel and accessories have slowed in recent years. Let’s look

July ’24 Retail Report: Consumers Keep the Economy Buzzing

July ’24 Retail Report: Consumers Keep the Economy Buzzing

The Big Picture The U.S. economy picked up in the second quarter, growing by 2.8%,

Adding New Product Classes? Here’s Where To Start.

Adding New Product Classes? Here’s Where To Start.

Providing new styles and products is part and parcel of being a merchant, but which

June ’24 Retail Report: Sales Momentum Stalls Amid Severe Weather

June ’24 Retail Report: Sales Momentum Stalls Amid Severe Weather

The Big Picture Although U.S. economic growth for the first quarter was revised downward, from

The Risks of “Data Dropping” in Retail

The Risks of “Data Dropping” in Retail

While successful retailers often scrutinize their sales reports to improve their performance, some only look

May ’24 Retail Report: Suit Sales Finally Drop; Women’s Inventory Ticks Up

May ’24 Retail Report: Suit Sales Finally Drop; Women’s Inventory Ticks Up

The Big Picture Some analysts are describing the U.S. economy as a wolf in sheep’s