The holiday season is quickly upon us so it’s a good time to check in
Aug. ’23 Retail Report: Despite Brisk Sales, Men’s Inventory Piles Up
The Big Picture Even though inflation ticked up slightly last month, recording a 3.2% increase
Is There a Solution To High Credit Card Swipe Fees?
Hefty credit card processing fees are an unfortunate fact of life for most retailers, but
July ’23 Retail Report: Summer Sales Bring a Soft Landing
The Big Picture Overall retail sales continue to be steady this summer, with June representing
Should We Adjust Our Buys to the Changing Climate?
Meteorologists are already warning that 2023 looks to be the hottest year on record, and
June ’23 Retail Report: Summer Begins with Soft Gains
The Big Picture Overall retail sales notched up by 0.3% in May compared to April,
When AI Meets Retail: Opening New Possibilities
While the emergence of ChatGTP has pushed artificial intelligence (AI) into the headlines, this technology
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?
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
The Big Picture March’s inflation figure of 5% growth was the lowest rate in two
