Dec 16, 2021 | US Retail, Consumer, and Economic Indicators
Despite consumer sentiment hovering around a two-year low, shoppers seem intent on celebrating the holidays and spending on gifts and other seasonal items. Inflation continues to be a concern, but with unemployment continuing to drop and personal income continuing to...
Nov 18, 2021 | US Retail, Consumer, and Economic Indicators
Retail sales continued to increase in October despite consumer sentiment dropping to a new two-year low. Consumers remain concerned about continuing inflation and rising prices for homes, vehicles, and durable goods, but October retail trade sales still were up 16.3%...
Nov 11, 2021 | Holiday Retail Outlook Report, Publication
In September, BRG Retail published the results of our 2021 consumer holiday survey, wherein we asked over 1,000 shoppers about their holiday shopping expectations and level of concern over the impact of COVID on their holiday plans. Our decision to reach out to...
Oct 28, 2021 | Publication
COVID-19 has hammered retailers at the store level. Early in the pandemic, store closures wreaked havoc for companies and their employees. Upon reopening, stores adopted new procedures and operational practices to keep customers and employees safe. Store traffic has...
Oct 19, 2021 | US Retail, Consumer, and Economic Indicators
As we enter the holiday season, concerns over inflation and product shortages continue to dampen consumer sentiment, which remains near a two-year low. Retail sales continue to increase year over year and compared to 2019, but critical issues hang in the balance...
