Robust wage growth over the past two years, coupled with improved price stability, has positioned American consumers advantageously for the holiday season. … READ MORE >
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Holiday season business insights: Shorter season, early shopping and fast shipping
Consumer products companies should encourage early shopping, plan for shipping constraints across the supply chain and engage post-holiday shoppers. … READ MORE >
Back-to-school recap: Buying trends set tone for retail holiday season
The back-to-school season provided key insights into what to expect for the holiday shopping period. … READ MORE >
Consumer products M&A: Cautious buyers limit activity
The first half of 2024 continued the downward trajectory of consumer products deal volumes. Cautious buyers weighed economic and political uncertainty, a softening consumer, and the lack of clarity on the timing and extent of interest rates against continued high seller expectations and limited availability of assets. Additionally, concerns over … … READ MORE >
Back-to-school outlook: Price sensitivity creates consumer spending shifts
Back-to-school spending is expected to decrease this season after record highs last year. … READ MORE >
Back-to-school outlook: Blurring the lines of digital and physical store sales
In our three-part blog series, RSM’s senior industry analysts explore back-to-school shopping trends and the impact on consumer businesses. … READ MORE >
Retail demand shows weakness, leading to first inflation dip in 6 months
In a noteworthy turn, core goods prices have experienced a continued decline, contributing to the first dip in inflation in six months, according to April’s consumer price index. … READ MORE >
Consumer products holiday season insights: E-commerce helps drive holiday sales growth
As the digital buying experience grows in importance, companies must focus on their technology platforms. … READ MORE >
Consumer products holiday season insights: Fading consumer confidence won’t dampen holiday retail cheer
It remains to be seen whether consumers will continue their strong spending or begin to pull back in light of financial pressures. … READ MORE >
Consumer products holiday season insights: Shopping growth to be lower, but still strong
RSM forecasts nominal retail sales from October through December 2023 will increase nearly 5.0% on a year-over-year basis. … READ MORE >