How Strong Is the U.S. Dollar?

By Staff
Friday, April 26, 2024 11:46 AM For Americans, the purchasing power of the dollar is higher and consumption will remain strong.

How Is AI Shaping the Retail Industry?

By Staff
Thursday, April 25, 2024 9:31 AM Right now, AI is shaping the retail industry in various ways including hyper-personalization of customer experiences, automating tasks to maximize profitability and increasing employee satisfaction. Site search and recommendations is another area where AI is starting to have a huge impact.

U.S. Homes Sales Slumped in March

By Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:08 AM Though rebounding from cyclical lows, home sales are stuck because interest rates have not made any major moves.

Are Consumers Embracing the Omnichannel Experience?

By Staff
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 10:27 AM For retailers, the pressure to be everywhere their customers are has never been greater.

Retail Sales Grew in March With More Jobs and Bigger Tax Refunds

By Staff
Monday, April 22, 2024 10:59 AM Consumer spending remains steady, underscoring a resilient consumer, despite inflationary pressure.

Why Are Americans Saving Less?

By Staff
Friday, April 19, 2024 10:56 AM It is somewhat worrisome that households are not saving at the same rate they historically have, because they technically won’t have as much at their fingertips come a downturn or a shock that hits the household sector, so I think it leaves them more financially vulnerable.

Retail Sales Grew in March Amid Wage Gains and Easing Inflation for Goods

By Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024 10:53 AM As inflation for goods levels off, March’s data demonstrates steady spending by value-focused consumers who continue to benefit from a strong labor market and real wage gains.

Is the Federal Reserve Done Raising Interest Rates?

By Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:00 AM I don’t see any signs that we’re not having the desired restricted effect on demand that’s helping us achieve our goals.

Higher Than Expected Inflation in March Triggers Rise in Mortgage Rates

By Staff
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 9:00 AM Mortgage rates have been drifting higher for most of the year due to sustained inflation and the reevaluation of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy path.

Inflation Grew Stronger Than Anticipated in March

By Staff
Monday, April 15, 2024 9:38 AM You can kiss a June interest rate cut goodbye.

Consumer Feedback Triggered by Negative Experiences

By Staff
Friday, April 12, 2024 11:54 AM Our research underscores the importance of building emotional connections with customers to foster true, long-term loyalty.

How Soon Will AI Shrink Workforces?

By Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024 10:58 AM AI is emerging as a great disruptor in the world of work.

NRF Says Economy Remains ‘Sturdy’ in Face of Slower Growth

By Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 3:01 PM No one can accurately forecast what surprises the next year might hold, but the foundation of the economy is relatively sturdy and still on a sustainable path.

Consumers Think Gen AI Will Boost Online Experience

By Staff
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:15 AM The majority of consumers believe generative AI has already improved the online shopping experience.

More U.S. Job Openings in February as Layoffs Rose

By Staff
Monday, April 8, 2024 1:53 PM Demand for workers in the U.S. picked up slightly in February in a sign that the job market remains on strong footing, though layoffs picked up that month.