Inflation
Shoe Brands Highlight Newness and Versatility to Battle Inflation
In the face of a cash-strapped consumer, footwear makers are looking to give their customer a reason to spend.
Turkish Manufacturers Adapt Amid Relentless Inflation
Economists peg inflation in the nation to end the year as high as 75 percent.
Biden’s Supply Chain Resilience Council ‘Long Overdue’
The White House unveiled 30 actions to strengthen U.S. supply chains, with a focus on improving access to…
Walmart Lifts Full Year Guidance
The retail giant is now expecting net sales growth of between 5 percent to 5.5 percent for fiscal 2024.
Back to Basics: The Crucial Strategy for Retail Success Amidst Market Challenges
Retail expert Michael Appel stresses understanding customer expectations and delivering quality products to…
Micam Buyers and Vendors Say Product Differentiation Is Key as They Look to Stand Out in Changing Market
More than 1,700 brands exhibited at the bi-annual international trade show, which wrapped on Wednesday after…
Boot Barn CEO Says Highest-Priced Items Are Top-Sellers, Despite Inflation
Boot Barn isn't seeing consumers trade down to cheaper items or brands, even amid inflation and a trend of…
Global Enterprises Pulling Back On ESG Commitments Due to Inflation
A new study from Ivalua showed that global enterprises are struggling to advance sustainability goals.
Retailorama: Consumers Keep Spending in July
Shoppers kept up with inflation, hit the stores and logged in for Amazon's Prime Day last month.
Back-to-School Budgets Getting Bigger for All the Wrong Reasons
Three-quarters of shoppers plan to spend more than they did during back-to-school season last year.
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…
Strong June Jobs Report Rocks Retail Stocks
A June ADP report said the private sector added 497K jobs, far better than the 200K projected, creating…
Unraveling the Mind of the Consumer
Deloitte's global consumer tracker indicates that the consumer has evolved into a complex mosaic of different…
Cotton Forecast Points to Price Stability, Record Yields
According to Cotton Outlook's Antonia Prescott, "It's not as bad as it was feared a few months ago."