by Mike Duff | Jun 18, 2025 | Retail Articles
Most consumers in the United States express both knowledge and concern about tariffs, with 83% of consumers saying they understand what tariffs are and how they impact prices and 88% expressing trepidation about the impact duties might have on their personal finances...
by Mike Duff | Jun 18, 2025 | Retail Articles
According to the United States Census Bureau, retail sales slowed in May from April, although they were better at the core. The Census Bureau maintained that overall retail sales in May were down 0.9% seasonally adjusted month over month but up 3.3% unadjusted year...
by Mike Duff | Jun 13, 2025 | Retail Articles
Retail sales continued to grow in May, although more slowly than in April, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation. Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, gained 0.49% seasonally adjusted month over month...
by Mike Duff | May 28, 2025 | Retail Articles
The Conference Board noted consumer spending shifts while reporting the Consumer Confidence Index increased by 12.3 points in May to 98, just below the 100 line between positive and negative and up from 85.7 in April. The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’...
by Mike Duff | Jun 10, 2024 | Retail Articles
Retail sales gained in May, showing significant increases both month over month and year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor as announced by the National Retail Federation. Retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, gained 1.35% seasonally...
