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
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
The Big Picture It has been a bumpy few weeks in the U.S. economy, with
Did Pandemic-Related Retail Tech Investments Pay Off?
When the world shut down in the early months of 2020 many retailers looked to