Anyone who owns a retail store will tell you that inventory planning can be complicated.
Aug. ’22 Retail Report: Better Stores See August Uptick
The Big Picture While inflation and gas prices both came down over the last month,
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June ’22 Retail Report: Inventory Levels Climb As Sales Cool
The Big Picture Overall retail sales fell 0.3% in May, while sales of clothing and
May ’22 Retail Report: Gains Slow As The Sales Cycle Normalizes
The Big Picture Retail sales continued to remain strong in April, notching up 7.2%, with
April ’22 Retail Report: Despite Brisk Sales, Inventory Starts to Climb
The Big Picture Total retail sales grew 8.4% in March over last year, and 18%
March ’22 Retail Report: War, Inflation Still Haven’t Shaken Demand
The Big Picture Just as we were reaching greater stability amid the pandemic, the escalating
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