by Mike Duff | Oct 4, 2024 | Retail Articles
The International Longshoremen’s Union and the United States Maritime Alliance have reached a tentative agreement that has suspended the strike at East and Gulf Coast Ports and should ensure continued movement of cargo through the holidays and potentially...
by Mike Duff | Sep 16, 2024 | Retail Articles
Retail sales increased slightly again during August as consumer demand and easing inflation countered slower job growth, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. Total retail sales, automobiles and gasoline revenues excluded, were up 0.45% seasonally adjusted month...
by Mike Duff | Sep 10, 2024 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Shipping facilities in the United States should be busy in September ahead of a possible labor strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. The contract...
by Mike Duff | Aug 9, 2024 | Retail Articles
Retail sales advanced during a July that saw lots of early back-to-school spending and major promotions from Amazon, Walmart, Target and other retailers. According to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, shoppers purchasing for return to classes, to take advantage of...
by Mike Duff | Jul 15, 2024 | Retail Articles
Retail sales showed moderate growth in June in an economy that now presents near-zero inflation for typical merchandise categories, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released today by the National Retail Federation. Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and...
