Consumer products closed deal activity continued to slow, contracting for the third consecutive quarter. … READ MORE >
Consumer products
Food manufacturing job numbers could signal slowing food inflation
Last Friday’s jobs report brought good news for the food manufacturing industry and a potential signal that surging food costs may begin to temper. … READ MORE >
Resale is big business and an opportunity for middle market consumer goods companies
The resale strategy poses an intriguing opportunity for middle market consumer goods companies and retailers. … READ MORE >
Back-to-school consumer business outlook: Did consumers pull back on spending?
In our final back-to-school outlook post we provide a look back at spending habits and what’s to come for the holidays. … READ MORE >
Retail sales unchanged amid sharp drop in gasoline prices
Retail sales stayed flat in July on the back of a sharp drop in gasoline prices and lower automobile sales. … READ MORE >
Back-to-school consumer business outlook: The savvy shopper
How are consumers adjusting buying habits for this year’s back-to-school shopping season? … READ MORE >
Consumer products M&A posts second straight quarterly slowdown
Consumer products closed deal activity contracted for the second consecutive quarter to the lowest level since third quarter 2020. … READ MORE >
Have we entered a “goods-cession” or goods fatigue?
While inflation is certainly a factor in consumer spending habits, goods fatigue is likely another. … READ MORE >
Unexpectedly strong durable goods orders and trade data temper recession concerns
Durable goods orders and goods trade deficit in June beat expectations, according to data released Wednesday, tempering recession concerns before the Federal Reserve is expected to announce a rate hike later in the day. … READ MORE >
Back-to-school consumer business outlook: Return of the discount
To address inventory surplus, back-to-school shoppers can expect the return of the discount as companies must flush excess inventory. … READ MORE >