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May ’23 Retail Report: Shoppers Shake Off Uncertainty

May ’23 Retail Report: Shoppers Shake Off Uncertainty

The Big Picture Overall retail sales rose by 0.4% last month, coming in equal to

Are Luxury Goods Just for the Mega Rich?

Are Luxury Goods Just for the Mega Rich?

Since China lifted its COVID-related lockdowns earlier this year, the luxury market has rebounded. Chinese

April ’23 Retail Report: Rising Inventory Levels Bring Risk

April ’23 Retail Report: Rising Inventory Levels Bring Risk

The Big Picture March’s inflation figure of 5% growth was the lowest rate in two

Hard or Soft Landing? It’s Time to Perform a Stress Test

Hard or Soft Landing? It’s Time to Perform a Stress Test

Now that one of the longest sales streaks we’re ever recorded has begun to cool,

March 2023 Retail Report: Sales Cycle Starts to Flatten

March 2023 Retail Report: Sales Cycle Starts to Flatten

The Big Picture It has been a bumpy few weeks in the U.S. economy, with

Did Pandemic-Related Retail Tech Investments Pay Off?

Did Pandemic-Related Retail Tech Investments Pay Off?

When the world shut down in the early months of 2020 many retailers looked to

Feb. ’23 Retail Report: Jan. Sales Jump Adds to Uncertainty

Feb. ’23 Retail Report: Jan. Sales Jump Adds to Uncertainty

The Big Picture Recent U.S. economic indicators point to continued strength in spending and employment,