Consumer spending on Halloween is expected to reach $13.5 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure maintains the strong spending level of last year’s record $13.1 billion …
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U.S. Port Import Volumes Forecasted to Peak as Retail Demand Remains Strong
This year’s extended peak season is continuing, with a final bump expected this month that could push September just over the line to be the busiest month of the year for import volume at the nation’s major container ports, according …
Read More »Consumer Confidence Down in October
Consumer confidence in October decreased by one point in October to 94.6, according to The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index. This number is down from 95.6 in September. The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment of current business and …
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