Retail Trends

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Comprehensive inventory planning isn’t just about open-to-buy plans. You also want a full picture of your business and where it is heading. That’s why Blacks likes to track retailers’ key