Most retailers and many consumer-packaged goods companies are struggling in the post-pandemic Economy and the “new” new normal of consumer spending. Like most things in Business, there are many theories and lots of opinions about why.

At Advantexe, we are continually doing research on all things business acumen and business leadership to better serve our clients. As August 2023 comes to a close, there are several important facts about the economy that are undisputed: