the Pulse

This time last year, the country was in yet another lockdown so, not surprisingly, merchants expect sales in February 2022 to be... Learn More

In January, merchants reported a strong outlook with improvements in supply, but they remain cautious. Merchants’ sales expectations for the first quarter... Learn More

Lead times have lengthened, and the supply chain is stretched, but merchants are positive and their confidence in the market has strengthened.... Learn More

Against the usual seasonal fluctuations and ongoing issues with supply and material prices, merchants’ sales expectations and confidence remain strong. Sales expectations... Learn More

Merchants’ sales expectations remain high, despite the continuing constraints of supply problems, long lead times and rising prices. Year-on-year sales expectations improved... Learn More

Merchants’ outlook improved in September, with sales expectations and business and market confidence up compared to August. Pressures in the supply chain... Learn More

Merchants’ sales expectations weakened in August compared to July as frustrated merchants battled with long lead times, material and staff shortages, and... Learn More

Merchants’ confidence in the market and in their business remained very strong in July. Sales expectations are also high. Material supply problems... Learn More