Merger and acquisition activity among consumer products companies took a breather in the first half of the year as valuations were reset amid rising interest rates. … READ MORE >
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Robust retail sales data in July raises Q3 GDP forecast
American consumers continued to show a robust spending appetite in July as sales from retail and food services came in much hotter than expected. … READ MORE >
Back-to-school outlook: Inventory levels point to sustained discounting strategies
Retailers will continue discounting through the back-to-school shopping season and beyond. … READ MORE >
Back-to-school outlook: Consumers will seek value
The back-to-school season is influenced by shifting consumer behavior as families prioritize value-oriented choices. … READ MORE >
Are the good times in consumer spending coming to an end?
Consumers have shown remarkable resilience as the economy has rebounded from the depths of the pandemic, but that could be changing. … READ MORE >
Consumer products M&A insights
Consumer products closed deal activity slowed for the fourth consecutive quarter. … READ MORE >
Consumer products holiday season insights: Thanksgiving holiday sees consumers continue to spend
Over the Thanksgiving weekend, consumers showed they are not yet ready to pull back on robust spending. … READ MORE >
Consumer products holiday season insights: The return of the shopper
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 >
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 >