Each quarter RSM’s senior industry analysts and mergers and acquisitions professionals provide a glimpse into the middle market consumer products deal environment. Here’s the latest. … READ MORE >
Consumer products
Consumer confidence improves despite concern over omicron variant and inflation
The Conference Board’s headline consumer confidence index rose by 3.9 points to 115.8 on the month, the largest increase in three months and the highest since July, according to data from the Conference Board on Wednesday. … READ MORE >
Biden’s infrastructure package: Impact on consumer products businesses
Hopefully this legislation provides a long-term improvement plan to ensure consumers have efficient, affordable and safe access to all types of consumer goods. … READ MORE >
Consumer products holiday season countdown: Lessons to learn as retailers look to 2022
While we are only a week away from Black Friday and Cyber Monday, retailers should utilize the data they collect in the coming weeks to find opportunities to improve customer experience and engagement going into next year. … READ MORE >
Consumers signal strong start to holiday spending; how will it end?
While it remains to be seen if October will lead this year’s holiday season in total spending, consumers are signaling they are ready to celebrate this year. … READ MORE >
Consumer products holiday season countdown: Where will they shop?
As we move closer to Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the traditional peak holiday season, where will consumers complete their shopping? … READ MORE >
Consumer products holiday season countdown: Help wanted
All industries are grappling with labor shortages and the retail sector is no different. … READ MORE >
Personal spending grew in September despite mitigating factors
Personal spending grew in September for the second straight month as the extra income from the enhanced Child Tax Credit program continued to offset the impact from the delta variant on consumption demand. … READ MORE >
Consumer products holiday season countdown: What will they buy?
Consumer behavior has never been more diverse this holiday season, but some trends have begun to emerge. … READ MORE >
Canada retail sales climbed in August as in-person activities picked up
The rise in retail sales was led by food and beverage stores, where sales went up by 4.8%, clothing stores, up 3.9%, and gasoline stations, with 3.8% growth. … READ MORE >