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economy2 years ago•2 min saved

Resilient Consumer Boosts July Retail Sales Beyond Expectations

July retail sales in the US exceeded expectations, with a 0.7% increase from the previous month, surpassing Wall Street's estimate of 0.4% growth. Sales excluding auto and gas rose by 1.0%, well above the estimated 0.3%. The report from the Commerce Department indicates that consumer spending remains resilient, with nine out of thirteen categories showing increases. However, furniture and home furniture stores experienced a decline of 1.8%, and electronics and appliance stores saw a drop of 1.3%. The positive retail sales figures contribute to the growing evidence of a strong US consumer and have economists revising their recession predictions.

via Yahoo Finance|

#big-box-retailers #commerce-department #consumer-spending

business2 years ago•5 min saved

Weekly Roundup: Big-Box Earnings, Retail Sales, and Fed Minutes

This week, the focus will be on the state of the US consumer as big-box retailers like Home Depot, Target, and Walmart report their quarterly earnings. The July retail sales report will also be released, providing insight into consumer spending trends. Additionally, the minutes from the Federal Reserve's July meeting will be published, offering further information on the future path of monetary policy. Economists are closely watching consumer spending and inflation data to assess the strength of the economy and the potential for a second-half slowdown.

via Yahoo Finance|

#big-box-retailers #business #consumer-spending

business3 years ago•1 min saved

Ikea's $2.2 Billion Investment to Bring New Stores to US

IKEA's owner, Ingka Group, plans to invest $2.2 billion in expanding its stores in the US over the next three years, with the aim of winning market share as other big-box retailers close stores. The expansion will include eight new big IKEA stores, nine smaller stores, and upgrades to existing stores. The move comes as cash-strapped consumers look for more affordable products. The expansion will create 2,000 jobs, and the planned stores would increase the number of IKEA locations in the US by around a third.

via Reuters|

#affordable-products #big-box-retailers #business

business3 years ago•1 min saved

"IKEA's $2.2 Billion U.S. Expansion: 17 New Stores and Innovative Models"

IKEA's owner, Ingka Group, plans to invest $2.2 billion in expanding its presence in the U.S. over the next three years, with the opening of eight new big stores and nine smaller stores, as well as upgrading existing stores. The move is aimed at winning market share in the U.S. as cash-strapped consumers look for more affordable products. The expansion will create 2,000 jobs, and comes as big-box retailers Walmart and Wayfair cut jobs and shut stores, creating an opportunity for IKEA to pick up cheaper store and warehouse space.

via Yahoo Finance|

#big-box-retailers #business #ikea