by Mike Duff | Jun 18, 2025 | Retail Articles
Most consumers in the United States express both knowledge and concern about tariffs, with 83% of consumers saying they understand what tariffs are and how they impact prices and 88% expressing trepidation about the impact duties might have on their personal finances...
by Mike Duff | Jun 18, 2025 | Retail Articles
According to the United States Census Bureau, retail sales slowed in May from April, although they were better at the core. The Census Bureau maintained that overall retail sales in May were down 0.9% seasonally adjusted month over month but up 3.3% unadjusted year...
by Mike Duff | Jun 13, 2025 | Retail Articles
After a first quarter when earnings exceeded analyst estimates, Restoration Hardware stated that it is holding the line on annual guidance, even if it expects to take a bit of a revenue hit in Q2. Net income was $8 million, or 40 cents per diluted share, versus a net...
by Mike Duff | Jun 13, 2025 | Retail Articles
Retail sales continued to grow in May, although more slowly than in April, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation. Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, gained 0.49% seasonally adjusted month over month...
by Mike Duff | Jun 9, 2025 | Featured News, Retail Articles
The Global Port Tracker report by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates indicates import cargo at major container ports in the United States is likely to experience a surge through this summer as retailers take advantage of the recently announced...