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Tariffs Hurt Footwear, Apparel Growth, Says Moody’s
Moody's said footwear and apparel will remain pressured due to tariffs, while a Conference Board survey found…
Economic Outlook Dips for Consumers, But CEOs Are Confident
Different Conference Board indices suggest that CEOs are more confident about the future, while consumers are…
Are Consumers Getting Wary About a Second Trump Administration?
The Consumer Confidence Index fell by 8.1 points in December, while mentions of politics, election and…
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CEO Confidence Slips For Two Consecutive Quarters
The Conference Board's Measure of CEO Confidence slipped, but optimism remains at levels that are above last…
Will Inflation Doom Fashion and Retail? Week Ahead
Higher interest rates to dampen inflationary pressures will impact business loans and consumer spending at…
Survey Names CEOs’ Biggest Worries Right Now: Week Ahead
What's keeping CEOs up at night? A new survey outlines the top concerns for U.S. and international chief…
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…
Consumer Confidence Rises Despite ‘Uneven’ Economic Recovery
Although consumers are spending again, 10.1 million Americans remain out of work.
Off-Price Could Gain from Fashion’s Glut of Garments–But Sector’s Success Won’t Be Smooth Sailing
Off-price players could take advantage of some "opportunistic buys" but the sector is facing risks of its own.
Unemployment Drops to 3.5% but COVID-19 Could Undo Those Gains
The latest jobs reported was better than expected, but the coronavirus outbreak could stall that progress.
Economy Continues Growing But Is it Helping Apparel?
The economy seems to be in good shape, but projected data for average-income consumers suggests spending…
Shoppers Balk at Pricey Sustainable Fashion—Here’s What Brands Can Do
Consumers are increasingly interested in sustainability, but attributes such as cost, quality and function…
Consumers Are the Most Confident in Almost 18 Years
A strong jobs market and tax cuts are making households feel better off.
Consumer Confidence Wanes in June
Consumers aren't so sure about economic growth in their short-term outlook.
Global Economies on Course for 2018; Trade Wars a Question for 2019
An escalation of tariffs or quotas could cause supply chain disruptions.