The Real Economy Blog

Seth Bacon, consumer products senior analyst

@SethTBacon

Seth is a senior analyst specializing in consumer products for RSM US LLP in the Seattle office. He has more than 10 years of experience serving clients across the country by providing industry- specific insights and thought leadership focused on digital transformation. He has worked with a variety of clients in the consumer products industry helping them focus on acquiring and retaining customers through data driven insight.

In May 2020, Seth was selected as a senior analyst in RSM’s cutting-edge Industry Eminence Program, which positions its senior analysts to understand, forecast and communicate economic, business and technology trends shaping the industries RSM serves. These senior analysts advise clients on conditions influencing middle market leaders.

CHART OF THE DAY: Consumer sentiment continues its climb back

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The index of U.S. consumer sentiment index continued to climb back from the depths of the economic shutdown in April, the University of Michigan reported Friday. The index reached 78.9 in September, which was up from 74.1 in August and 71.8 in April. It was the second month in a row that the index had exceeded the consensus estimate, which was 75. The ... READ MORE >

CHART OF THE DAY: Retail sales rise amid soft back-to-school spending

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Retail sales grew for the fourth month in a row in August, but the expected lift from back-to-school spending was not as great as anticipated. Retail sales rose by 0.6% from July to August, and by 0.1% compared to a year ago, the Commerce Department reported on Wednesday. Analysts had expected a 1% monthly gain. The muted bounce was most likely, in part, ... READ MORE >