While inflation is certainly a factor in consumer spending habits, goods fatigue is likely another. … READ MORE >
Consumer products
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 >
Back-to-school consumer business outlook: How will no enhanced child tax credit affect shopping?
The lack of the child tax credit may impact consumption. Ensuring the right products are available will be key to retailers’ sustained growth. … READ MORE >
A new ban on some Chinese goods may prompt further consumer goods supply chain disruptions
A newly implemented regulation may have a significant impact on consumer goods companies’ supply chains. … READ MORE >
U.S. retail sales fall as inflation takes a toll
Retail sales dropped by 0.3% in May, a decline from a downwardly revised 0.7% increase in April, the U.S. Census Bureau reported on Wednesday. … READ MORE >
Are inventory levels too high?
Consumer goods companies are beginning to rethink current inventory positions as they plan for back-to-school and winter holiday seasons. … READ MORE >
Consumer products M&A insights from the first quarter
After a strong 2021, consumer products deal activity contracted in the first quarter as market uncertainty affected deal urgency. As we enter the second quarter, more recent activity points to a rebound in consumer products closed transactions. … READ MORE >
Canadian retail sales rebound amid strong auto demand
The fact that most Canadian retail sectors were little affected by the omicron variant in January highlights the strong consumer demand that shows little sign of waning even as prices climb. … READ MORE >
Consumer goods spending continues hot trend
Consumer goods spending rebounded on a month-over-month basis in January, increasing 7.6% compared with a 6.8% decline in December 2021. … READ MORE >