The Big Picture March’s inflation figure of 5% growth was the lowest rate in two years, as food and energy prices fell slightly. However, housing costs remain stubbornly high, which
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, it’s time to prepare for a landing. It could be a soft landing, as we
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 regional bank failures, continuing high inflation numbers, and market uncertainty. While retail sales cooled, dropping
Did Pandemic-Related Retail Tech Investments Pay Off?

When the world shut down in the early months of 2020 many retailers looked to technology to keep their businesses afloat. E-commerce investments, lifestream selling, and curbside pickup became key
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, and slowly cooling inflation. However, some fear that the economy is still running a little
Why Menswear Made Gains Over Women’s Wear Last Year

Over the last year and a half we’ve talked about the impressive momentum we’ve seen in menswear sales, in part because women’s wear usually outpaces men’s. Women tend to buy
Jan. ’23 Retail Report: Holiday Sales Rebound; Planning for 2023

The Big Picture Although inflation numbers have been slowly coming down, overall retail sales took a dip in December, declining 1.1%. This was the biggest drop in a year, and
How Healthy Is Your Business? This Simple Formula Tells You

Cash Flow is an important measurement of whether your business is doing well, or poorly, but it can sometimes be hard to measure since cash flow fluctuates. That’s why at
Dec. ’22 Retail Report &: What Clothing Retailers Can Expect In 2023

Holiday Sales Rebound The Big Picture While retail sales started to slow in October and November, consumers were determined to have a merry holiday season. Total retail sales over both
Nov. ’22 Retail Report: Sales Cycle Finally Begins To Flatten

The Big Picture| Inflation began to ease last month, coming in 7.7% higher than a year ago, as overall retail sales stayed positive. Sales were up 1.3% in October, thanks