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...
by Mike Duff | Aug 7, 2024 | Retail Articles
Although the retail industry slipped a bit in July, economic activity in the services sector expanded, according to the latest Institute for Supply Management Report On Business. The Purchasing Managers Index is at 51.4%, which represents sector expansion for the 47th...
by Mike Duff | Aug 5, 2024 | Retail Articles
Even as key elements continue gaining in the United States, the economy appears to have slowed enough for the U.S. Federal Reserve to lower interest rates later this year. According to National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz, in the August NRF...
