by Mike Duff | Dec 14, 2021 | Retail Articles
Looking ahead to 2022, the Institute for Supply Management forecasts that economic improvement in the United States will continue for both the manufacturing and services sector. Based on a December survey of purchasing and supply management executives, the December...
by Mike Duff | Dec 3, 2021 | Retail Articles
Macro pressures led to a third-quarter loss for Big Lots, but the company stated that it is well-positioned for the holiday season. The company posted a net loss of $4.3 million, or 14 cents per diluted share, for the quarter versus net income of $29.9 million, or 76...
by Mike Duff | Nov 2, 2021 | Retail Articles
In October, manufacturing sector economic activity grew, achieving a 17th consecutive month of gains, according to the latest Institute for Supply Management Manufacturing Report, but raw material and transportation challenges remain potential headwinds to further...
by Peter Giannetti | Jul 1, 2021 | Retail Articles
Walmart continues to expand key initiatives, striking a deal to provide website and app account users direct access to online rebates while completing its latest Open Call for made-in-the-U.S.A products with new items to sell and a new project to promote American...