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Retail sales exceed forecasts, underscoring solid 2024 economic growth

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Recent signs of vitality have prompted some economists to mark up growth forecasts, despite weakness in manufacturing and a hiring slowdown early in the summer.

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Retail sales exceed forecasts, highlighting steady consumer-fueled growth

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Robust retail sales defy predictions that trends such as declining savings and a cooling labor market will inhibit consumer spending.

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Warehouse robot forecast lowered as retail correction persists

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While growing at a slower pace, global mobile robot sales are still projected to reach $5.5 billion in 2024 and rise more than 20% annually up to 2030.

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Consumers, inflation give hopeful Halloween retailers a dose of the scaries

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Total Halloween spending is forecast to hit $12.2 billion this year, but rising wage and sugar costs are cutting into profits.

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Predictive Finance, Ethical Leadership, and Public Sector Innovation: Lessons from SAQA CFO Innocent Gumbochuma

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Predictive Finance, Ethical Leadership, and Public Sector Innovation: Lessons from SAQA CFO Innocent Gumbochuma In the latest episode of CFO Club Conversations , we had the privilege of speaking with Innocent Gumbochuma, Chief Financial Officer of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and the 2024 Public Sector CFO of the Year.

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How Do I Forecast with Tax Code 280E?

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Your strategic business forecasting must include proper considerations for section 280E – this is essential to planning cash flow and avoiding catastrophic tax bills at year-end. 201504011 , the following costs are tax deductible business expenses: For marijuana retailers: Price of marijuana purchased, less trade or other discounts.

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Retailers’ Holiday Discounts Are Steeper This Year, CFOs Say

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Retail finance chiefs are entering the busiest shopping season of the year with declining profit margins as their companies offer more discounts to compete for sales and clear out excess stock. . Among retailers in the S&P 500 that reported financial results through Nov. Katrina O’Connell, CFO, Gap Inc. Photo: Roberto E.

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