Thursday, April 14, 2016 · Jeff Berman
Commerce reported that March retail sales at $446.9 billion were off 0.3 percent from February and up 1.7 percent, and the NRF said retail sales saw a 5.8 percent annual increase in March.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
In its recent 2016-2020 Port Planned Infrastructure Investment Survey, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) asked its U.S. member ports how much they and their private-sector partners plan to spend on port-related freight and passenger infrastructure over the…
Thursday, March 24, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
With some parts of the world economy already in recession, and given the recent rise in financial volatility, worries about another global recession are on the rise, notes IHS Chief Economist, Nariman Behravesh,
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 · Jeff Berman
While retail sales numbers issued for the month of February by the United States Department of Commerce and National Retail Federation were technically mixed, they each shared a common theme of little or negative growth.
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
IHS Global Insight expects growth in China to slow to 6.3% in 2016, fueled by modestly lower industrial growth and a larger deceleration in services.
Friday, January 8, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
E-commerce retail sales are expected to continue to grow at double-digit growth rates during 2016-2022, say economists for IHS Global Insight.
Monday, December 7, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
For the last five months, supply chain managers indicated that they were losing faith in sustaining long-term distribution plans. Indeed, according to the Stifel Logistics Confidence Index, the decline in scores fell to its lowest ebb in the past three years.
Thursday, December 3, 2015 · Jeff Berman
The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—came in at 55.9 in November (a level of 50 or higher indicates growth), which was down 3.2 percent compared to October.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
At this time last year our experts told us to expect a “gravity shift” toward economic centers in the East. China's sudden decline has changed all that, and it now appears that supply chains may remain in stasis worldwide.
Monday, November 16, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the improvements in safety that have resulted from strong partnerships among aviation stakeholders in Latin America and the Caribbean, and urged governments in the region to use this as a template for working together…
Friday, November 13, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Supply chain managers gearing up for the week ahead should remain mindful of several pending key indicators, say IHS Global Insight US Economists.
Monday, October 5, 2015 · Rosemary Coates
Revitalizing manufacturing in the US is key to strengthening our economy and to rebuilding the middle class in America.
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 · Jeff Berman
July non-manufacturing activity saw a decent jump from June to July, according to the most recent edition of the Non-Manufacturing Report on Business from the Institute of Supply Management
Tuesday, July 28, 2015 · Jeff Berman
While the Chinese economy is typically viewed as above average, there are indications that things may not be as good as advertised, notes Panjiva
Monday, July 27, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
U.S. Government leaves Thailand at lowest ranking in annual trafficking report
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