by Mike Duff | Jun 22, 2026 | Retail Articles
The Spring 2026 ISM Supply Chain Planning Forecast is more optimistic on the growth of the United States economy through the end of 2026 than was the case at the year’s beginning. The Institute for Supply Management noted that the U.S. economy continues to...
by Mike Duff | Jun 4, 2026 | Retail Articles
Economic activity in the services sector accelerated in May, with retail among the industries reporting growth, as the Institute for Supply Management’s Services PMI increased to 54.5% from 53.6% in April. In the meantime, the Manufacturing PMI registered 54% in...
by Mike Duff | May 11, 2026 | Retail Articles
Economic activity in the services sector expanded in April, although retail slipped during the month, according to the Institute of Supply Management Services Purchasing Managers Index report. Economic activity in the manufacturing sector also expanded in April for...
by Mike Duff | Apr 7, 2026 | Retail Articles
Economic activity in the services sector continued to grow in March, although retail declined, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s latest Purchasing Managers Index report. The Manufacturing PMI registered 52.7% in March, a 0.3-percentage point increase...
by Mike Duff | Feb 12, 2026 | Retail Articles
Economic activity in the services sector, helped by retail gains, continued to expand in January, according to the Institute for Supply Management, which reported its Purchasing Managers Index was flat versus December but still above the 50% reading that separates...
