Inflation
H&M Q2 Sales ‘Flattish’ as Supply Chain and Shipping Costs Bite
The Swedish fast-fashion company said June sales are off to a strong start as inflation cools.
Sourcing Outlook: ‘How Do I Redefine Value Today?’
According to Li & Fung's Jason Kra, "the definition of value is not necessarily just price, it's everything…
Higher Prices Provide Q3 Sales Boost at Primark
Primark parent Associated British Foods raised adjusted operating profit expectations following Q3 sales…
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Fed Puts Short-term Rate Increases on Pause
Despite June's pause, investors didn't like the Fed's position that it would need two more rate increases…
Retail Alert—Is US Consumer Spending Shifting Again?
Adobe data indicates online prices fell in May to a 36-month low, as a Jefferies survey shows another US…
J.Jill Customers Are Becoming More Mindful on Spending Decisions
The J.Jill customer is gravitating toward newness in fashion, and is also becoming more discerning in where…
Hibbett Lowers Guidance for the Year, Citing Inflation & Consumer Concerns About Job Losses
Hibbett Inc. is the latest retailer to lower its guidance for the full year, based on a number of headwinds…
Ross COO: ‘Shrink Was a Little Bit Higher for Us Last Year’
Cosmetics and accessories were the retailer's strongest Q1 categories, showing that inflation-wary consumers…
Are Consumers ‘Running Out of Momentum’?
Retail watchers unpack the latest data on monthly sales and household debt.
NRF Economist Explains ‘Bad-News-Is-Good-News’ Inflation Strategy
NRF's Jack Kleinhenz discusses the "formidable challenge" of "taming inflation without tipping the nation…
Asos CEO Says Customers Are ‘Returning to Physical Stores’
Debt is up and revenue is down at the British fashion e-tailer.
Disruption Scared Half of Supply Chain Execs Into Investing to ‘Weather the Storm’
"Business leaders have come to expect the unexpected," said Blue Yonder's Chirag Modi.
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.
Despite Challenging Year Ahead, Next Eyes Acquisitions For Growth
CEO Simon Wolfson said prices will rise at a slower pace as the brand looks at acquisition options.
The Importance of Understanding The Customer Journey During a Recession
Spending habits and behaviors have done a complete 180 from even just a few months ago, leaving retailers…