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Retail Sales and Wages Grew in March

CPA Practice

Retail sales grew at a steady pace in March, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor , powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. “As For the first quarter, total retail sales were up 2.65% year over year and core sales were up 3.12%. That compared with increases of 0.4%

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January is the Cruelest Month for Retail Refund Fraud

RogerRossmeisl

For many retailers, January isn’t just the first month of the year: It’s “return season,” when customers bring back their unwanted holiday gifts for refunds or exchanges. According to the National Retail Association, consumers are expected to have returned more than $816 billion of merchandise (almost 17% of goods sold) in 2022.

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RETAIL & WHOLESALE SECTOR CHALLENGES

Menzies

These are tumultuous times for the UK’s retail sector. A shift in consumer spending habits and the rapid growth of online shopping platforms, alongside a cost-of-living crisis, has reduced footfall on the high street and placed increased pressure on the operating margins of many retailers.

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Retail Industry is Largest Private Employer Segment in U.S.

CPA Practice

The retail industry supported 55 million full-time and part-time jobs in 2022, accounting for 26% of total U.S. employment, according to a new report released today by the National Retail Federation. Retail Industry examines the direct, indirect and induced contribution of the retail industry to the U.S.

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Retailers KPIs

Menzies

The evolution of the retail landscape and rise of online shopping has encouraged retailers to invest substantially in their technology, online offerings, and delivery capabilities. There are three main areas that impact on the level of sales achieved by retailers: Their products Their people and The method in which sales are made.

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February Retail Sales Saw Rebound

CPA Practice

Census Bureau shows retail sales expanded in February after a strong but flat January, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. Retail sales rebounded in a solid fashion in February, showing the consumer is still spending and pointing to underlying strength in the economy,” Kleinhenz said.

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Annual Planning for Cannabis Retailers

Anders CPA

Here are some factors for cannabis retailers to consider when building a 2024 financial plan. Cannabis Retail Sales Projections To come up with projected revenue, a retailer needs to consider their historical sales data, the 2024 addressable market, as well as any specifics in local demographics. We would be happy to help.

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