Why Shelves Might be Emptier This Holiday Season

Smart Stocking Last year, retailers went wild stocking warehouses, and shelves in the hopes of capitalizing fully on the first post-pandemic holiday season. This year, they’re shaking things up again, by doing quite the opposite.Retail giants like Walmart (WMT) and Target (TGT) are taking a more calculated approach to their warehouses, shifting focus from abundance…Read more

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What Slowing Consumer Spending Means for the Economy

Slow Spending Strong spending has helped buoy an uncertain economy over the past few months. But American consumers might finally be tapping out. Retail sales dipped 0.1% between October and September — the first decline since March after a strong summer for consumer spending. Economic Sales Data The sales declines were broad-based, though furniture stores…Read more

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16 November 2023 (Thursday)