Apr 26, 2022 | US Retail, Consumer, and Economic Indicators
Consumer sentiment rebounded from a two-year low in March, but shopper sentiment still is at historically depressed levels due to rising inflation, increasing fuel prices, and uneasiness over geopolitical issues. Core CPI increased 6.5 percent year over year (YOY),...
Apr 5, 2022 | News, Publication
Amid rising inflation and critical operational challenges—including supply chain issues, worker shortages and rising freight and labor costs—retail success in 2022 demands striking a balance between business needs and an increasingly cautious consumer, according to a...
Mar 24, 2022 | US Retail, Consumer, and Economic Indicators
February retail sales increased 13 percent year over year, and while inflation did contribute somewhat to the increase, sales generally were strong across all retail segments as consumers continue to spend. Headwinds persist, however; consumer sentiment reached its...
Feb 18, 2022 | US Retail, Consumer, and Economic Indicators
Total retail and food services sales increased 13 percent year over year (YOY) in January 2022 and 3.8 percent compared to December 2021. While inflation contributed somewhat to the increased sales total, the retail increase exceeded analysts’ expectations. Despite...
