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What wholesale inventory says about goods in our economy

by Daniel Ackerman
May 30, 2024
Wholesalers supply both retailers and manufacturers.
When wholesale inventories run low, they can suggest robust retail sales.
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Wholesale inflation seems to be ebbing. Will it be enough for the Fed to ease up on rate hikes?

by Mitchell Hartman
Dec 9, 2022
It's fallen seven of the last eight months.
Wholesale inflation peaked at an annual rate of 11.5% back in March. It’s fallen seven of the last eight months and is now below 8%.
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Wholesaler inventory indicates where consumers stand

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Jun 8, 2022
There are hints that demand is softening.
Big retailers are experiencing a surplus of inventory, which is reflective of consumers' changing habits.
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The question the retail world is asking right now: Sell cheap or hold?

by Lily Jamali
Feb 22, 2022
Rising inflation will change the calculus for some apparel wholesalers.
Inflation may allow wholesalers to turn a profit on older goods that would ordinarily be sold at a discount.
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The future of agriculture may rest with the American consumer

by Kai Ryssdal and Alli Fam
Apr 10, 2020
Many farmers are facing reduced demand for their products as well as falling prices.
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Is Amazon finally poised for a complete retail takeover?

by Adriene Hill and Sean McHenry
Oct 27, 2017
Spencer Soper of Bloomberg thinks the online store's future lies in the business marketplace.
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