After starting the year in a funk, Markets have rallied on Crude dropping to 19 month lows. Dropping oil prices are a double edged sword:...
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I’ve found a few interesting items that are worth noting regarding Retail. In addition to the basic media coverage: • Retailers...
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Here’s some data Cherry Picking on my part: yet another intriguing piece of Retail Sales data, from the ICSC: "Chain...
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Prior to Thanksgiving, I made my holiday shopping forecast: "I am looking for a gain in holiday sales (year over year) that...
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As sub par as Retail sales were this holiday season, the Media coverage was even more disappointing. Perhaps I shouldn’t be so...
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Back in November, we noted that Retail Sales were the Canary in the Coal Mine. In the coming weeks, we will find out just how mediocre...
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You better not pout, I’m telling you why . . . I’ve been fighting the crowds here in NYC — in Grand Central Station, in...
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A quick review of some recent data points: • Major retailers have dissappointed, either in revs, profits or forecasts: Wal-mart, Best...
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When it comes to most things, I pay very close attention to what Mrs. Big Picture says. She is, after all, much smarter than me, with...
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Tales of Inflation’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. PPI — the prices for finished goods, not raw materials —...
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