{"id":642,"date":"2017-10-05T18:39:21","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T22:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/customergrowth.wpengine.com\/?bg_attribution=attribution"},"modified":"2025-01-27T00:51:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T04:51:47","slug":"attribution-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.customergrowthpartners.com\/?page_id=642","title":{"rendered":"In the Media"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Fashion Companies Look to Move On After the Election<\/h2>\n

Fashion Companies Look to Move On After the Election<\/h3>\n

The holiday season’s fast approaching and the fashion industry is looking anew to the consumer and potential dealmaking.<\/p>\n

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NRF Forecasts Modest 2024 Holiday Sales Gains<\/h2>\n

NRF predicts 2.5 to 3.5 percent holiday sales gains as consumers remain resilient but shopping ‘strategically.’<\/p>\n

Source: wwd.com\/business-news\/retail\/nrf-predicts-modest-2024-holiday-sales-gains-1236684628\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Retail Angst Over Port Strike Grows<\/h2>\n

Retail Angst Over Port Strike Grows<\/h3>\n

Many retailers accelerated merchandise receipts anticipating the strike and planning early holiday campaigns but see possible disruptions receiving reorders and early spring styles.<\/p>\n

Source: wwd.com\/business-news\/business-features\/port-strike-retail-angst-grows-1236665239\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Why Nike\u2019s New CEO Elliott Hill Faces a Challenging Turnaround After John Donahoe\u2019s Innovation Deficit<\/h2>\n

Departing CEO John Donahoe was criticized for Nike\u2019s innovation deficit. Elliott Hill, 60, is a respected Nike veteran, but analysts have questions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Source: wwd.com\/business-news\/financial\/nike-ceo-elliott-hill-john-donahoe-stepping-down-1236633111\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GDP Gains While Fashion Continues to Feel the Pain<\/h2>\n

GDP Gains While Fashion Continues to Feel the Pain<\/h3>\n

The consumer is spending more, but much is still going to price increases and categories outside fashion.<\/p>\n

Source: wwd.com\/business-news\/financial\/gdp-third-quarter-consumer-spending-fashion-retail-1235890582\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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CGP\u2019s Contrarian, Tepid Take on Holiday Selling<\/h2>\n

The Customer Growth Partners research and consulting firm has a 2023 holiday sales forecast that\u2019s lower than other prognosticators.<\/p>\n

Source: wwd.com\/business-news\/retail\/tepid-take-on-holiday-retail-sales-by-cgp-1235880076\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Retail Sales Surprise to the Upside as Sector Normalizes<\/h2>\n

Experts declared the COVID-19 bounce back over even as January came in stronger than economists projected.<\/p>\n

Source: wwd.com\/business-news\/financial\/january-retail-sales-increase-return-to-normal-fashion-1235528843\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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At Retail, Pink Slips Start to Surface<\/h2>\n

At Retail, Pink Slips Start to Surface<\/h3>\n

Whether cutbacks in the sector reach the magnitude of those in technology and banking remains to be seen.<\/p>\n

Source: wwd.com\/business-news\/retail\/retail-pink-slips-emerging-1235496126\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Customer Growth Partners: Holiday sales growth signal ‘return to normalcy’<\/h2>\n

Customer Growth Partners: Holiday sales growth signal ‘return to normalcy’<\/h3>\n

Holiday sales growth slowed down in 2022 \u2014 and that may not be such a bad thing, according to one retail expert.<\/p>\n

Source: chainstoreage.com\/customer-growth-partners-holiday-sales-growth-signal-return-normalcy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sharp Slowdown in Holiday Spending Seen<\/h2>\n

Sharp Slowdown in Holiday Spending Seen<\/h3>\n

Customer Growth Partners says rampant inflation in food, gas and household utility costs is \u201ccrowding out\u201d spending on discretionary items.<\/p>\n

Source: wwd.com\/business-news\/retail\/holiday-spending-sharp-slowdown-customer-growth-partners-1235395316\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Q3 Markdowns Rising, Margins Falling<\/h2>\n

Q3 Markdowns Rising, Margins Falling<\/h3>\n

Inventories are at historic high levels due to overordering, goods flowing in faster than expected due to easing supply chain bottlenecks, and declining consumer demand, forcing retailers to put pr\u2026<\/p>\n

Source: wwd.com\/business-news\/retail\/markdowns-third-quarter-outlook-price-promotions-1235304708\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Walmart’s slashed profit outlook sends warning about state of the American consumer<\/h2>\n

Walmart’s slashed profit outlook sends warning about state of the American consumer<\/h3>\n

Shares of retailers including Macy’s and Amazon were down after Walmart slashed its profit forecast, warning that surging prices are squeezing consumers.<\/p>\n

Source: www.cnbc.com\/2022\/07\/26\/walmarts-slashed-profit-outlook-sends-warning-about-state-of-the-american-consumer.html?__source=google|editorspicks|<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Retail 2024 Holiday Sales Rose 3.8%, According to Mastercard Report<\/h2>\n

Retail 2024 Holiday Sales Rose 3.8%, According to Mastercard Report<\/h3>\n

Mastercard reports 2024 U.S. holiday retail sales rose 3.8 percent as consumers responded to early and steady price promotions<\/p>\n

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CGP: Holiday sales to rise by 4%, led by online; consumers focused on \u2018deep value\u2019<\/h2>\n

An annual holiday forecast predicts mediocre holiday retail growth.<\/p>\n

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Shoppers Are Expected to Only Slightly Increase Spending for the 2024 Holiday Season<\/h2>\n

Shoppers Are Expected to Only Slightly Increase Spending for the 2024 Holiday Season<\/h3>\n

A look at consumer spending for 2024, according to Salesforce and Coresight Research.<\/p>\n

Source: wwd.com\/business-news\/retail\/holiday-2024-outlook-slight-gains-expected-at-retail-1236554270\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Tapestry + Capri: Will It Work?<\/h2>\n

The deal to create a $12 billion fashion giant that brings together Coach and Michael Kors carries both opportunity and challenges.<\/p>\n

Source: wwd.com\/business-news\/financial\/tapestry-buys-capri-8-5-billion-versace-kors-coach-1235766481\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Tapestry + Capri: Will It Work?<\/h3>\n

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Holiday Retail Sales Gains Fall Short<\/h2>\n

November and December came in weaker than forecasters hoped, heightening concerns headed into a tricky 2023.<\/p>\n

Source: wwd.com\/business-news\/financial\/nrf-retail-sales-holiday-inflation-2022-forecast-weak-1235480256\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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CGP: Back-to-school sales to slow but still hit new record, buoyed by inflation<\/h2>\n

CGP: Back-to-school sales to slow but still hit new record, buoyed by inflation<\/h3>\n

Back-to-school sales are expected to slow \u201csharply\u201d compared to a banner 2021.<\/p>\n

Source: chainstoreage.com\/cgp-back-school-sales-slow-still-hit-new-record-buoyed-inflation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tough Holiday Season Ahead: Can Retailers Pull a Rabbit Out of a Hat?<\/h2>\n

Tough Holiday Season Ahead: Can Retailers Pull a Rabbit Out of a Hat?<\/h3>\n

With steeper promotions and smaller gains anticipated, the 2022 holiday season will be a far cry from last year\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Source: wwd.com\/business-news\/retail\/holiday-2022-retail-tough-season-ahead-1235248850\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kohl\u2019s Ends Talks of Its Sale to Vitamin Shoppe Owner Franchise Group<\/h2>\n

Kohl\u2019s Ends Talks of Its Sale to Vitamin Shoppe Owner Franchise Group<\/h3>\n

Kohl\u2019s has called off its sale to Franchise Group amid rising interest rates and an uncertain retail environment.<\/p>\n

Source: www.wsj.com\/articles\/kohls-sale-to-vitamin-shoppe-owner-franchise-group-is-terminated-11656674872?page=1<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Holiday 2021: A Good Start, But What Happens Next?<\/h2>\n

Holiday 2021: A Good Start, But What Happens Next?<\/h3>\n

Retailers have been on a high through the fall and the holiday season so far, though the weeks ahead seem uncertain.<\/p>\n

Source: wwd.com\/business-news\/retail\/holiday-2021-retail-black-friday-1235004076\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Resurging COVID-19 Cases and Restrictions Hit Retail Stocks<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Resurging COVID-19 Cases and Restrictions Hit Retail Stocks<\/h2>\n

Resurging COVID-19 Cases and Restrictions Hit Retail Stocks<\/h3>\n

The spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant is creating uncertainty over whether the retail industry\u2019s rebound this year can endure.<\/p>\n

Source: wwd.com\/business-news\/retail\/retail-stocks-covid-1234893126\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Why the supply chain drama is not a holiday-season retail killer<\/h2>\n

Why the supply chain drama is not a holiday-season retail killer<\/h3>\n

The $10 billion supply chain drama will be a relatively small dent in the holiday season bonanza.<\/p>\n

Source: fortune.com\/2021\/10\/20\/holiday-shopping-retailers-supply-chain-issues-christmas-shopping\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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CGP forecasts \u0098phenomenal increase in back-to-school sales<\/h2>\n

CGP forecasts \u00e2\u0080\u0098phenomenal\u00e2\u0080\u0099 increase in back-to-school sales<\/h3>\n

Retailers can expect \u00e2\u0080\u009cwarp-speed\u00e2\u0080\u009d growth in back-to-school sales this year.<\/p>\n

Source: chainstoreage.com\/cgp-forecasts-phenomenal-increase-back-school-sales<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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CGP Forecast: Record Year Ahead for Retail<\/h2>\n

Customer Growth Partners said despite the pandemic, Americans are \u201cresilient\u201d shoppers.<\/p>\n

Source: wwd.com\/business-news\/retail\/retail-2021-forecast-8-1-percent-customer-growth-partners-1234728431\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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U.S. Retail Sales Jump as Inflation Surges<\/h2>\n

U.S. Retail Sales Jump as Inflation Surges<\/h3>\n

The sharp rise shows consumers\u2019 appetite to spend even as high inflation erodes their spending power.<\/p>\n

Source: www.wsj.com\/articles\/us-economy-january-2022-retail-sales-11644963650?mod=hp_lead_pos1<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Holiday Shopping Kicks Into High Gear on Black Friday<\/h2>\n

Holiday Shopping Kicks Into High Gear on Black Friday<\/h3>\n

Source: www.nytimes.com\/live\/2021\/11\/26\/business\/black-friday-2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Joanne Crevoiserat Marks New Era for Tapestry As Permanent CEO<\/h2>\n

Joanne Crevoiserat Marks New Era for Tapestry As Permanent CEO<\/h3>\n

Crevoiserat, who has been serving as interim ceo since July, is the first woman to lead the fashion company that houses the Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman brands.<\/p>\n

Source: wwd.com\/business-news\/financial\/joanne-crevoiserat-named-tapestry-ceo-1234647516\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Holiday Gift Shopping Wrapped Up on a High Note<\/h2>\n

Holiday Gift Shopping Wrapped Up on a High Note<\/h3>\n

Strong foot traffic, resilient consumer spending and controlled price promoting ended the season on a high note.<\/p>\n

Source: wwd.com\/business-news\/retail\/holiday-2024-gift-shopping-retail-primark-mytheresa-1236776286\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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US retail trade group expects holiday season sales to grow more slowly.<\/span><\/h1>\n

The largest retail trade group in the United States says it expects consumers to spend more during the upcoming holiday season but the growth in sales to be slower than last year due to concerns over persistent inflation and prices.<\/p>\n

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Even as Stores Reduce Inventories, Markdowns Are Forever<\/h2>\n

Retailers triggered big sales in advance of the Fourth of July and Prime Day events and have lukewarm expectations for their back-to-school businesses.<\/p>\n

Source: wwd.com\/business-news\/retail\/even-as-inventories-get-reduced-markdowns-at-50-percent-off-or-more-are-ubiquitious-1235721303\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How Dollar General Is Spreading Like Hot Gossip In Tiny Towns Across The Country<\/h2>\n

How Dollar General Is Spreading Like Hot Gossip In Tiny Towns Across The Country<\/h3>\n

The discount chain is opening three new bricks-and-mortar stores every day, betting that customers will respond to lower prices in places overlooked by other retailers.<\/p>\n

Source: www.forbes.com\/sites\/laurendebter\/2022\/05\/20\/dollar-general-opening-new-stores-across-small-town-america\/?sh=4daeaee1ce5f<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Back-to-school spending expected to plunge from last year\u2019s highs<\/h2>\n

Back-to-school spending expected to plunge from last year\u2019s highs<\/h3>\n

The critical back-to-school shopping season will grow by 5.5% this year, compared to the torrid 13.1% growth in 2021, according to forecasting research.<\/p>\n

Source: nypost.com\/2022\/06\/30\/back-to-school-spending-expected-to-plunge-amid-inflation\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

CGP: Black Friday sales hit record $34.9 billion, boosted by Thanksgiving closures<\/h2>\n

Black Friday reclaimed its relevance as the key retail milestone on the way to Christmas.<\/p>\n

Source: chainstoreage.com\/cgp-black-friday-sales-hit-record-349-billion-boosted-thanksgiving-closures<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Retailers Rethink Brick-and-Mortar Potential<\/h2>\n

For many retailers, particularly those selling “non-essentials,” the outlook has been bleak, but this year the rate of openings is catching up to the rate of closings.<\/p>\n

Source: www.yahoo.com\/now\/retailers-rethink-brick-mortar-potential-040125757.html<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Retail Worker Shortage: Why Are Companies Having Trouble Hiring?<\/h2>\n

The Retail Worker Shortage: Why Are Companies Having Trouble Hiring?<\/h3>\n

Multiple factors are causing labor shortages and the retail industry is getting hit the hardest.<\/p>\n

Source: wwd.com\/business-news\/retail\/labor-crunch-retail-hiring-problem-1234979532\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Barn Burner Back-to-School Season Seen<\/h2>\n

Barn Burner Back-to-School Season Seen<\/h3>\n

Customer Growth Partners is bullish on retailing for the rest of the year while indicating that some rconsumer demand will rotate back to services from goods, as the hospitality, travel and enterta\u2026<\/p>\n

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U.S. Retail Sales Fell 0.7% in December as Covid-19 Cases Rose<\/h2>\n

U.S. Retail Sales Fell 0.7% in December as Covid-19 Cases Rose<\/h3>\n

Consumers continued to hold back on retail spending during the December peak of the holiday season as the country confronted a surge in coronavirus infections.<\/p>\n

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May Retail Sales Bounce Back 17.7 Percent From April<\/h2>\n

Still down sharply from a year earlier, retailers started to come back to life last month.<\/p>\n

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NRF Sees Retailers Rocking for Holiday Despite Headwinds<\/h2>\n

NRF Sees Retailers Rocking for Holiday Despite Headwinds<\/h3>\n

The NRF said consumers are buying more at full price and are receptive to new brands in the event of stockouts.<\/p>\n

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NRF Report: Retailers Set Record Holiday Sales, Above Estimate<\/h2>\n

NRF Report: Retailers Set Record Holiday Sales, Above Estimate<\/h3>\n

While NRF\u2019s holiday report was very upbeat, the trade organization warned that retailers will continue to confront \u201csubstantial uncertainty\u201d in 2022 from the pandemic.<\/p>\n

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