The Big Picture After two months of gains, consumers slowed their spending in May. Overall
Why Do I Need Professional Inventory Planning?
Retailers sometimes ask us about the value of professional inventory planning. We’re biased, of course,
May Retail Report: Now Is the Time to Build Back Cash
The Big Picture After a 10.7% surge in March, overall retail sales flattened in April,
April Retail Report: As Demand Spikes, Supply Issues Remain
The Big Picture The pandemic rebound seems to be happening faster than anyone thought, with
Special Report: Blacks’ Recovery Roadmap
Special Report: Blacks’ Recovery Roadmap The post-pandemic upswing is finally here. Unemployment is sinking, consumer
March ’21 Retail Report: Buying Strategies To Fuel Your Recovery
The Big Picture U.S. consumer confidence is up, reaching its highest level since the start
February ’21 Retail Report: March Sales Set To Improve
The Big Picture As February wanes, we continue to see a confusing mix of economic
Planning for Recovery: Tracking New Clothing Trends
Some readers have asked what we are focused on right now. I’d like to talk
Let’s Talk About Cashflow Planning
We admire how creative and adaptable retailers have been over the last year. They managed
Jan. ’21 Retail Report: After Slow Start, Merchants Look to Spring Upswing
The Big Picture With the holiday season, and holiday Covid surge, now behind us we