Retail sales stayed flat in July on the back of a sharp drop in gasoline prices and lower automobile sales. … READ MORE >
Consumer products
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 >
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 >