Survey: Retailers report strong economic health

Despite an uncertain economic landscape, the overwhelming majority of retailers are feeling positive about their current business health.

That’s according to a new third-quarter survey from cash-back partner Upside, which reveals that of 1,806 retailers across 10 categories, 61% say their current outlook is “excellent,” a 14-point increase over the first quarter of this year. In all, 96% of respondents feel positively about the current state of their business, which is up by eight percentage points over the first quarter, when 92% felt positively about current business health.

Upside’s survey found that with increased optimism, retailers are looking to expand their brick-and-mortar presence. The number of retailers focused on opening new stores has increased by seven points, from 19% a year ago to 26% today.
more at: https://chainstoreage.com/survey-retailers-report-strong-economic-health

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