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 >
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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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
As inflation has risen, companies ask: ‘Can I really raise my prices?’
As businesses consider raising prices, there are more dynamics at play than just rising costs. Businesses need to take a broader view as they assess whether now is the time to make such price hikes. … READ MORE >