The Big Picture After two months of gains, consumers slowed their spending in May. Overall retail
Retailers sometimes ask us about the value of professional inventory planning. We’re biased, of course, but
The Big Picture After a 10.7% surge in March, overall retail sales flattened in April, according
The Big Picture The pandemic rebound seems to be happening faster than anyone thought, with retail
Special Report: Blacks’ Recovery Roadmap The post-pandemic upswing is finally here. Unemployment is sinking, consumer confidence
The Big Picture U.S. consumer confidence is up, reaching its highest level since the start of
The Big Picture As February wanes, we continue to see a confusing mix of economic numbers
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