by Mike Duff | Jul 13, 2026 | Retail Articles
The June 2026 Numerator Consumer Goods Price Index (CGPI) indicated prices for everyday household purchases increased 0.7% in June following a 0.51% increase in May and a 0.44% increase in April. Year-over-year, prices for everyday goods gained 3.4% in the United...
by Mike Duff | Apr 29, 2026 | Retail Articles
Consumer confidence improved a bit in April, although it remains in negative territory overall based on expectations about the back half of the year, according to a Conference Board monthly report. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index gained 0.6 points in...
by Mike Duff | Feb 5, 2026 | Retail Articles
Store managers are heading into 2026 with measured optimism, balancing expectations for improved performance at their own stores with ongoing concerns about the economy, inflation and labor pressures, according to Levin Management Corp.’s 15th annual Retail Outlook...
by Mike Duff | Nov 13, 2025 | Retail Articles
Market researcher Numerator reported data indicating prices for everyday household purchases increased 0.12% in October, following a 0.60% increase in September and a 0.32% increase in August. As consumers reconsider holiday budgets in the face of tariff impositions...
by Mike Duff | Oct 13, 2025 | Retail Articles
Most consumers in the United States believe they are shouldering the cost of tariffs, and many are changing their approach to shopping, according to research conducted by global strategy consultancy L.E.K. In all 68% of consumers think they bear the cost of tariffs,...
