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Outdoor M&A Sees Heat in Sporting Goods Category
Outdoor M&A activity is focused on sporting goods firms with strong brand reputation and accessibility to…
Consumers Bring ‘Scrimp and Splurge Mentality’ Into 2026
Shoppers have been holding up despite macroeconomic uncertainty, but Kearney's Katie Thomas sees a more…
Luxury Grapples With Disillusionment and Fragile Recovery in China
Bernstein expects the Chinese luxury market to undergo a "gradual U-shaped recovery over the next two years."
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February Retail Sales Miss Expectations With Tepid 0.2% Gain
Economists were expecting something more out of the month, but the still-antsy stock market breathed a sigh…
Do Retailers Ambitious AI Goals Align With Consumer Expectations?
A new report examines surveys from retail executives and U.S. consumers on the evolving role of AI in retail.
Economic Outlook Dips for Consumers, But CEOs Are Confident
Different Conference Board indices suggest that CEOs are more confident about the future, while consumers are…
U.S. Retail Sales Projected to Increase by 4% in 2025
Bain & Co. report details strategic resolutions for retailers, while also highlighting growth in non-store…
U.S. Consumers Spent $241.4 Billion Online During Holiday 2024, Adobe Reports
Discounting, enhanced apps and chatbots factored into sales gains seen by retailers during the Nov. 1 to Dec…
Are Consumers Getting Wary About a Second Trump Administration?
The Consumer Confidence Index fell by 8.1 points in December, while mentions of politics, election and…
Hilco Global, TPG Angelo Gordon Partner With Bluestar Alliance
Hilco, TPG Angelo Gordon form JV to partner with Bluestar Alliance for deals that include international…
Apparel Prices Rose in August as Inflation Holds Steady
Apparel prices rose 0.3 percent in August, even as overall consumer prices rose at a lower 0.2 percent pace…
Salesforce: For Holiday 2024, ‘The Theme Will Be Value’
Salesforce data shows that to buy gifts while saving their wallets, consumers will turn to low-price…
U.S. Shopper Optimism Spikes Amid Economic Uncertainty, Survey Says
While optimism rebounds, McKinsey's latest report highlights rising consumer caution and growing demographic…
Are Footwear Price Increases Leveling Off?
Shoe prices in May were up 1.1 percent from a year earlier.
Walmart’s John Furner Cites ‘Stubborn Inflation’ Hurting Consumer Sentiments
The Walmart executive gave his impressions of retailing, the consumer and the supply chain during a…