In what retailers hope is a preview of the holiday shopping season, retail sales from the critical back-to-school month of August increased by 0.7% on the month. … READ MORE >
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CHART OF THE DAY: Retail sales dip reflects shift in spending habits
A decline in retail spending in July may signal a shift in spending habits as consumers straddle a strengthening economy and virus-related concerns. … READ MORE >
The back-to-school debate and its impact on the real economy
Since the close of the 2019-2020 school year, Americans have turned their attention to plans for school reopening. Their decisions have significant impact for the broader economy, both traditional businesses and emerging concerns that find opportunity in the ‘new normal.’ … READ MORE >