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Resilient Consumers Key to Skirting a Recession
Speculation the U.S. is headed toward recession heats up amid wars, rising prices, President Trump's growing…
Department Store Rebound Stalls in ‘Vibecession’ as Middle East Tensions Weigh on Consumer Confidence
A study by the International Association of Department Stores shows the post-pandemic recovery is over, as…
Footwear Spending Seen As More Resilient During Recessions
Morgan Stanley analyst Alex Straton said apparel sales decelerate at start of recession, but footwear sales…
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Footwear Spending Seen As More Resilient During Recessions Than Apparel Purchases
Morgan Stanley analyst Alex Straton said apparel sales decelerate at start of recession, but footwear sales…
Top 2025 CEO Concerns: Here’s What They Are
A Conference Board C-suite study highlights top 2025 CEO concerns—and why—from trade to supply chain shakeups…
Recession Fears Grow as U.S. Executives Deal With Economic Uncertainty
More than 60 percent of leaders polled by PwC anticipate an economic downturn within six months.
84% of U.S. Manufacturers Anticipate a Recession in Next Two Years
American suppliers aren't optimistic about the sector's future due to headwinds like a talent shortage…
Can Pop Culture Make Brands Recession Proof?
Pop culture microtrends may influence consumers to buy apparel items, but what kind of brands benefit?
Inflation’s Not the Only Issue Impacting Consumer Sentiment
Besides inflation, consumers worry about job availability, recession fears and the US political environment.
No Recession Seen, But U.S. Forecast Not Buoyant
Key US metrics suggest no recession in 2024 even as growth slows, while the event-driven trend in consumer…
Recession, Inflation Keep CEOs Up at Night—But Not This
Global CEOs are more focused on a recession and high inflation—and even AI—than they are about investments in…
CEO Q4 Confidence Dips Even as Consumers Continue to Spend
Nearly one-third of chief executives believe economic conditions are worse now than they were six months ago.
Consumer Spending on Apparel and Footwear Continues to Slow
A Coresight report shows the fourth consecutive month of declining growth as pent-up demand "fades away."
Consumers Have Inflation Fatigue But Retailers Should Chase This Group of Shoppers
People are tired of pinching pennies, according to an Alvarez & Marsal study that found 61 percent of…
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…