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 >
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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 >
Back-to-school outlook: Channel surfing bargains
Back-to-school consumers are mindful of bargains and the various channels to find the best deals. … 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 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 >