by Mike Duff | May 16, 2025 | Retail Articles
According to the United States Census Bureau, retail sales in April increased slightly from March. They were stronger year over year, even as consumers spent somewhat warily, given shifting tariffs and economic tides. Retail trade sales slipped 0.1% from March 2025...
by Mike Duff | May 7, 2025 | Retail Articles
A survey conducted by Coresight Research indicated that higher-income and younger consumers in the United States remain most optimistic about the economy and personal finances. In terms of consumer sentiment, high-income consumers, with a household income of over...
by Mike Duff | Mar 5, 2025 | Retail Articles
In a Numerator report, Tricks of the Trade: Consumers React to U.S. Tariffs, 83% of consumers in the market researcher’s survey in the United States said they’re aware of new or proposed duties, up significantly from 53% in December 2024. Yet, consumer clarity...
by Mike Duff | Aug 13, 2024 | Retail Articles
For the second quarter, Home Depot faced softer demand based on economic conditions and anticipation of interest rate cuts but still managed to beat Wall Street estimates. Net earnings were $4.56 billion, or $4.60 per diluted share, versus $4.66 billion, or $4.65 per...
by Mike Duff | Aug 9, 2024 | Retail Articles
Retail sales advanced during a July that saw lots of early back-to-school spending and major promotions from Amazon, Walmart, Target and other retailers. According to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, shoppers purchasing for return to classes, to take advantage of...
