by Mike Duff | May 5, 2022 | Featured News, Retail Articles
National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said in the organization’s Monthly Economic Review the economy’s fast-paced growth could slow somewhat as the United States Federal Reserve boosts interest rates incrementally during the coming months to slow...
by Mike Duff | Feb 8, 2022 | Retail Articles
The United States appears to be at the midpoint of an economic cycle that should continue to see growth even as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates to control inflation, according to National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz. Just as it released...
by Mike Duff | Feb 4, 2022 | Retail Articles
Economic activity in the services sector, including retail, grew in January for the 20th month in a row according to the Institute for Supply Management Services Purchasing Managers Index registering 59.9%, in positive territory but down a bit from December. The 2.4...
by Mike Duff | Jan 28, 2022 | Retail Articles
January experienced a decrease in consumer confidence from December, according to The Conference Board. Its Consumer Confidence Index slipped to 113.8 down from 115.2 in December. An index rating of 100 suggests positive consumer confidence. The Present Situation...
by Chandler Harvey | Jan 14, 2022 | Home + Housewares
The numerous headwinds facing the housewares industry will remain in 2022, and uncertainty remains. But after the pandemic’s second year, many housewares executives have found a way to manage those headwinds while also putting plans in motion to not only maintain...
