Tag: economic

October 18, 2023

The U.S. Census Bureau reported on October 17 that overall retail sales in September were up 0.7% from August and up 3.8% year-over-year. That compared with increases of 0.8% month-over-month and 2.9% year-over-year in August. Retail sales continued to grow […]

February 27, 2023

The retail sector continues to play a vital role in the American economy, driving growth, creating jobs, and supporting consumer spending. This boosts economic development, so it comes as no surprise that analysts and policymakers have started to voice concerns […]

December 23, 2022

The post-COVID-19 retail recovery hasn’t quite gone according to plan. However, during the height of the global pandemic, brands showed that they’re not just able to quickly pivot to overcome roadblocks; in fact, many have been tremendously resilient in the […]

July 19, 2022

Inflation continues to rise in the US, having already reached a rate of 8.6% in May—the highest level seen in the last forty years according to the Labor Department. The consumer price index (CPI) for the same month shows that […]

October 1, 2021

As supply chains become increasingly complex due to the proliferation of commerce channels and higher consumer expectations, businesses are turning to outsourced functions that can deliver on speed, quality and cost. Insourcing Fulfillment Many traditional retailers have relied on the […]

March 5, 2021

Online retail sales hit new records once again in February, growing 167.3 per cent as “positive signs” emerge for the sector. The online sales surge was driven by growing demand for fashion and homeware products as rapid vaccine rollout began […]

September 20, 2019

Despite taking a dip in activity from the tariffs on Chinese goods. U.S. ports continue to benefit from the expansion in ecommerce, observe industrial real estate experts. Furthermore, the 2020 outlook for U.S. industrial real estate remains positive, with low […]