Moody’s Investor Service
How Lopsided Was Trump’s Tit-for-Tat Tariff War? Moody’s Investigates
U.S. and China tariffs now affect more than half of all trade flows between the two countries—and it gets…
These Fashion Retailers Could Be Next to Collapse
Credit ratings agencies aired their concerns about the staggering debt loads weighing on fashion retailers.
Apparel, Luxury Brands Reliant on Virus-Hit China ‘Bracing for Sales Decline:’ Moody’s
The global apparel supply chain is vulnerable if the outbreak is protracted, Moody's said, even as sourcing…
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These Factors Could Impact Retail, Apparel Credit Risks in 2020
Global trade tensions and protectionist actions could impact the supply chain, hurting credit conditions for…
There’s One Thing Department Stores Can Do to Shore Up Sagging Margins
A shift in thinking can help the department store sector improve its margin rate and, in turn, profits.
Moody’s Lowers Outlook for Apparel and Footwear Sector as Risks Loom for 2020
Moody's has lowered its outlook for the U.S. apparel and footwear sector to stable from moderate.
Broad Growth Still Seen for Apparel and Footwear, Though Tariffs Pose Major Threat
For now, the apparel and footwear sector is still expected to see growth for 2019, though new tariffs could…
Department Stores See a Fragile Recovery, but Momentum Uncertain
Moody's analyst Christina Boni says the next big challenge for department stores will be maintaining momentum…
Moody’s Offers Positive Outlook for US Apparel, With Trade Caveats
U.S. retail is beginning to reap the rewards of investments in e-commerce and operating efficiencies…
US Consumer Spending Still Strong, But Could be Peaking, Moody’s Contends
US consumer spending is expected to remain strong through the holiday thanks to favorable labor conditions…
Department Stores Are Reemerging With a New Focus, Moody’s Says
After a long period struggling to cope with the e-commerce wave, department stores are emerging with a more…
Moody’s: US Apparel and Footwear Industry Stable Despite Currency Confusion
Current currency fluctuations and unsteady economic conditions don't seem to be upsetting the U.S. apparel…
Moody’s 2016 Outlook for Retail Positive, But Apparel Will See Slower Growth
For retail the coming year looks positive, according to Moody's Investor Relations, but for apparel, the…
Moody’s: Walmart Will Become Significant E-Commerce Player, Narrowing the Gap with Amazon
Walmart has made steady investments in its online business this year and the bigger commitment could prove to…
American Manufacturing’s Mixed Signals
Is the Made in U.S.A. movement flowering or failing? It depends who you ask.