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Factory Order Data Underscores Need for Robust Inventory Management — and Financing

Factory Order Data Underscores Need for Robust Inventory Management — and Financing
Factory Order Data Underscores Need for Robust Inventory Management — and Financing
September 05, 2023  |  Economy

The U.S. Commerce Department said Tuesday (Sept. 5) that orders for U.S. manufactured goods were down in July, by 2.1%, a reversal from four straight...

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Retail Sales Top Estimates, but Key Discretionary Spending Declines
Retail Sales Top Estimates, but Key Discretionary Spending Declines
August 15, 2023  |  Economy

Retail sales keep on chugging along. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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US Personal Income Rises as Consumer Spending Slows
US Personal Income Rises as Consumer Spending Slows
June 30, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Consumer spending continued to drop in May as U.S. households curtailed spending and boosted their savings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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US Business Inventories Spring Up Slightly in April
US Business Inventories Spring Up Slightly in April
June 15, 2023  |  Economy

America’s business inventories enjoyed a slight rebound in April, according to new Commerce Department data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Retail Sales Data Shows Consumers Remain Undaunted by Inflation
Retail Sales Data Shows Consumers Remain Undaunted by Inflation
June 15, 2023  |  Economy

The latest retail sales data brings to mind that old 1960s mantra: Keep on truckin’. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Retail Sales Rose Slightly in April After 2 Months’ Decline
Retail Sales Rose Slightly in April After 2 Months’ Decline
May 16, 2023  |  Economy

U.S. retail sales climbed slightly in April following two months of decline. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Retailers Rethink Strategies as Consumer Spending Sinks
Retailers Rethink Strategies as Consumer Spending Sinks
March 16, 2023  |  Retail

January’s consumer spending numbers have turned out to be a temporary reprieve, as customers continue to cut back. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Oct Retail Sales up 1.3% to 8-Month High Heading Into Holiday Season
Oct Retail Sales up 1.3% to 8-Month High Heading Into Holiday Season
November 16, 2022  |  Economy

Americans are heading into the holiday shopping season spending more on essentials like food and gas, as well as big-ticket items like cars and discretionary...

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