Underlying retail sales showed a strong increase in June while industrial production posted another sharp drop, giving mixed signals on the health of the economy heading toward a pivotal period for rate hike decisions. … READ MORE >
Consumer products
Have consumers maxed out their spending?
As consumer liquidity begins to dwindle, middle market businesses in the consumer products industry need adaptable tools to ensure profitability. … READ MORE >
Are the good times in consumer spending coming to an end?
Consumers have shown remarkable resilience as the economy has rebounded from the depths of the pandemic, but that could be changing. … READ MORE >
Consumer products M&A insights
Consumer products closed deal activity slowed for the fourth consecutive quarter. … READ MORE >
Consumer products holiday season insights: Thanksgiving holiday sees consumers continue to spend
Over the Thanksgiving weekend, consumers showed they are not yet ready to pull back on robust spending. … READ MORE >
Consumer products holiday season insights: The return of the shopper
The shift of the coronavirus crisis from a pandemic to an endemic state has brought with it the return of the holiday shopper and traveler. … READ MORE >
Consumer products holiday season insights: Retailers’ stocks are full going into the holidays
Retailers’ inventory levels are heavy going into the holiday season as supply chain pressures eased. … READ MORE >
Consumer products holiday season insights: Retail holiday shopping expected to be strong this year
The holiday shopping season is expected to continue to show strong nominal spending by consumers. … READ MORE >
Consumer products M&A insights from the third quarter
Consumer products closed deal activity continued to slow, contracting for the third consecutive quarter. … READ MORE >
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 >