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Foot Traffic in Free Fall Meets Dialed-Up Discounts
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US Foot Traffic is Just One Factor That Could Impact Q1 Fashion Sales
In addition to US foot traffic trends, inflation, inventory imbalances and gross margin could impact Q1…
Early Signs Suggest Consumers Are Tapped Out
Earnings from Walmart and Target compound other data pointing to a consumer thinking twice about spending on…
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Consumers Pull Back, But We’re ‘Not In a Recession’
Shoppers remain "surprisingly resilient," according to NRF chief economist Jack Kleinhenz.
US Consumers Had More Disposable Income Last Month
Personal consumption expenditures for clothing and footwear dipped 0.02 percent in the month to $491.35…
Higher Prices Gave US Retail Sales a Boost in August
Sales at U.S. retailers have been flat for the past year after adjusting for inflation.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Just Told Retail There’s More Bad News to Come: Week Ahead
Powell said America's central bank will keep interest rates up to tame inflation, even if that means more…
Dillard’s Reports Flat Q2 Comps. Is that a Problem?
"Business softened in the quarter as we lapped the strong second quarter in our history," CEO William T…
Inflation Fuels Consumers’ ‘Grimmer Outlook’ as Recession Looks Likely
"With high inflation shattering consumer and investor confidence," Wells Fargo economists' outlook is…
Why Dollar General Could Thrive in Inflation’s ‘Retail Ice Age’
Inflation is "much too high," Fed chair Jerome Powell said Monday, confirming fears that rising prices…
Retailers Feel They’re in the Money with Pent-up Consumer Demand
Retailers were on a hunt for more merchandise at Las Vegas trade shows, where a showroom rep said, "People…
Consumers Increased Clothing, Footwear, Home Goods Spending in October
Spending on furnishings and durable household equipment rose for the second consecutive month, with a 1.4…
Are Apparel Sales in for a Happy Holiday? Here’s What Mastercard and Deloitte Expect
Ahead of expected strong demand this holiday, Amazon, UPS and Dick's are planning to staff up with hundreds…
UK Retail Sales Might Still Be Strong, But Growth is Slowing
Apparel sales in the UK saw growth in July, but challenges such as rising inflation could stall spending and…
Here’s What Labor Market Conditions Say About US Consumer Confidence
Consumers' assessment of the jobs front and improving labor market conditions is providing a boost in…