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August 2022 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: The Prospects for Late-Summer Spending

In our monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series, we examine several key macroeconomic indicators of US retail sales and analyze how they may impact the industry in the months to come. We analyze the latest available data, as of August 24, 2022, covering income, savings, the job market and housing, and offer US retail sales projections.

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RetailTech: Big Brother Is Watching… and Helping—Uncovering Insights on In-Store Shopper Behavior with Customer Tracking Tools

Retailers can use customer tracking tools, powered by AI (artificial intelligence), to gather data on shoppers inside the store. We discuss the available technologies and the benefits to retailers of generating insights on consumer behavior. We also present selected vendors of customer tracking solutions, from enterprise players to innovators in the space.

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10 Trends in the Global Fast-Fashion Market

Fast fashion is one of the fastest-growing markets in global apparel and footwear. We identify and analyze 10 trends, ranging from multiyear trends such as sustainability to emerging trends such as entry into the metaverse space.

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US Consumer Tracker: Amazon Prime Latest

Our survey shows an increase in the percentage of consumers reporting Amazon Prime memberships, following on July’s Prime Day. The US Consumer Tracker presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail.

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