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Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 4: Target and Walmart Sound Alarm Bells over Discretionary Demand; Kohl’s and Lowe’s See Sales Decline

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 22, 2022, namely Bath & Body Works, BJ’s, Deckers Outdoor and The Home Depot, among others.

May 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Analyzing consumer demand in April 2022, we saw UK retail sales growth losing momentum, stronger-than-expect retail sales growth the US and total retail sales continue to decline in China. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.

May 2022 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Will Consumer Spending Persevere Through Higher Interest Rates and Inflation?

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 May 5, 2022, covering income, savings, the job market and housing, and offer US retail sales projections.