by Mike Duff | Feb 15, 2023 | Retail Articles
The National Retail Federation reported retail sales bounced back strongly in January as inflation eased and incomes grew. As gift card season proceeded, the United States Census Bureau stated that overall retail sales in January gained 3% from December and 6.4% year...
by Mike Duff | Feb 14, 2023 | Retail Articles
The Knot 2022 Real Weddings Study revealed 2022 saw 2.6 million couples getting married; Gen Zers want unique elements added to their nuptials; and those planning to get hitched in 2023 are concerned about how the economy might affect their planning. As anticipated in...
by Mike Duff | Feb 9, 2023 | Retail Articles
Although some positive economic news has circulated lately, consumer confidence was still shaky in January, according to the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index study. Consumer confidence slipped in January following an upwardly revised increase in December...
by Mike Duff | Feb 6, 2023 | Retail Articles
In the latest Institute for Supply Management Report On Business, economic activity in the services sector expanded in January after contracting in December following 30 consecutive months of growth. Based on research conducted with purchasing and supply executives,...
by Mike Duff | Feb 6, 2023 | Retail Articles
In association with the February issue release of NRF’s Monthly Economic Review, National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz maintained that a recession is unlikely in the immediate future and the United States economy should see slight growth in 2023 as...
