86% of consumer staples firms in the S&P 500 mentioned "inflation" in their first quarter earnings call, according to data from FactSet. Some retailers, like Walmart and Target, have turned to ...

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The current environment of higher interest rates and high inflation may have a deleterious effect on the retail industry. Although the fear of interest rates and inflation continuing to rise ...

Amid the uncertainty about economic growth, job cuts and inflation, it will take time for shoppers to regain their confidence. Even if they do, there are some reasons why the pain for retailers ...

And we could see further demand weakness if we see inflation going up. So a surge of inventory into a weak demand environment is much worse for retailers and brands because that means a race to ...

Walmart's CEO sparks concerns about consumer spending in recent public comments. Consumers are buying smaller pack sizes and running out of money. Memorial Day Special: Access your full investing ...

The report also highlights the external pressures facing retailers, such as the impact of inflation on consumer spending and the competitive threat from online marketplaces, like TikTok Shop.