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Despite some expectations among market observers of a greater slowdown as anti-inflation measures taken by the United States Federal Reserve have taken hold, data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau demonstrates retail sales continued to grow in August, fueled by rising wages amid moderating price increases.

Traditional retail milestones, such as the back-to-school shopping season are being reshaped, by changing consumer behavior, according to market research and analytics company Circana.

Five industry veterans have been elected to the board of directors of the International Housewares Association. The new directors are Alexander Gransbury, founder and CEO, Dreamfarm; Lauren Greenwood, president, YouCopia Products, Inc.; Henry Liu, president & CEO, Cangshan Cutlery; Pamela Stafford, managing director, Hestan Culinary; and Kelly Walsh, vice president, KitchenSupply.