The Truth About Retail Sales Reporting
Retail sales during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season are followed by the news media very closely. This is because consumer spending is a key economic barometer and the annual holiday season accounts for a large percentage of total annual retail sales. Some estimates are that the fourth quarter retail sales account for more than [...]
Comments On The WSJ August Retail Sales
The Headline Reads: Retailers Report Weak Sales For August (Click For The Story) Then highlight is: “Industrywide, same-store sales fell for a 12th straight month — highlighting the woes retailers have been under as consumer spending continues to decline.” Then there is discussion as to what will happen this holiday season as well as the [...]
