The Big Picture After a 10.7% surge in March, overall retail sales flattened in April, according to Commerce Department data. Analysts said the stagnation was not surprising given that the
April Retail Report: As Demand Spikes, Supply Issues Remain
The Big Picture The pandemic rebound seems to be happening faster than anyone thought, with retail sales climbing 9.8% in March as consumer confidence reached its highest level in more
March ’21 Retail Report: Buying Strategies To Fuel Your Recovery
The Big Picture U.S. consumer confidence is up, reaching its highest level since the start of the pandemic in early March, thanks to the quickening rollout of vaccinations and third
February ’21 Retail Report: March Sales Set To Improve
The Big Picture As February wanes, we continue to see a confusing mix of economic numbers that underscore the uncertainty of the market. Jobless claims continue to notch up, but
Let’s Talk About Cashflow Planning
We admire how creative and adaptable retailers have been over the last year. They managed to change how they sell, and buy, on a dime. But now that we are on
Jan. ’21 Retail Report: After Slow Start, Merchants Look to Spring Upswing
The Big Picture With the holiday season, and holiday Covid surge, now behind us we can start to take a look at where we stand. Overall retail sales dipped 0.7%
Sales Secrets of Smart Retail Companies
Retail operations have traditionally worked like this: Store managers trend their sales history to determine a sales plan and send their buyers out to purchase inventory to support the plan.