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Declining Children’s Shoe Prices Help Cool Rising Footwear Costs
Overall retail prices of footwear slid a modest 0.1 percent last month.
Households Have Shelled Out $1,200 Each on Tariff Costs Since Trump Took Office, Democrats Say
The impacts of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on American consumers aren't just theoretical…
Despite Trump Tariff Anxiety, Shoe Prices Continue to Decline—For Now
Retail footwear prices slid 1.6 percent from a year ago in May.
Shoe Prices Slowed ‘Modestly’ in February—But Tariffs Could Dramatically Change That, FDRA Warns
Last month, retail footwear prices slid a modest 0.2 percent from a year ago, only the second decline in the…
Inflation Spiked In January and Could Climb Due to Trump’s Tariffs
The annual U.S. inflation rate is 3 percent, and while apparel prices fell 1.4 percent last month, inflation…
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…
Apparel Prices Rise in June—Even as Inflation Dips
June's CPI data shows inflation is cooling, but apparel prices rose 0.1 percent as consumers and retailers…
The Push and Pull of Inflation
Prices grew more than expected last month, but apparel is just barely holding on to gains.
Retail Sales Gain as Consumers Keep Rolling On
Lower inflation and continued spending are fueling hopes that the economy just might make a soft landing…
Footwear Prices in June Drop for First Time in Over 2 Years as Back-to-School Season Approaches
Inflation in June rose at slowing rate, and footwear retail prices saw a decrease for the first time in more…
Apparel Prices Buck Easing Inflation Trend
While the Consumer Price Index for March rose just 0.1 percent, retail apparel prices were 3.3 percent higher.
Resilient Consumers Spur US Retail Sales Growth
American retailers got a sales boost in January as consumers continued to spend amid inflation.
What Trucking Mileage Data Says About the State of the Supply Chain
According to data from fleet management tech provider Motive, truck utilization is up 11 percent compared to…
Survey Says Inflation Isn’t Stopping Dollar Store Customers From Spending
Apparel inflation rose 0.5 percent in December, while the overall Consumer Price Index slipped 0.1 percent as…
Inflation Numbers Breed Cautious Optimism to Close 2022
Consumer prices rose an unadjusted 7.1 percent year-over-year in November, according to the U.S. Bureau of…