Economy

This Week in Commerce: Sweets & Snacks, retail earnings, PCE data

Check out the calendar of events, economic indicators and earnings for May 22-26.

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Welcome to a new week. CPGs are in Chicago to start the week as they show off the latest and greatest treats at Sweets & Snacks. In earnings, retailers such as Best Buy, Dick’s, American Eagle and Costco are continuing to report initial 2023 results. Then, we’ll head into Memorial Day with fresh data on the consumer, courtesy of the PCE Index.

Here’s a look at the calendar:

Events

Sweets & Snacks: Confectionery and snacks brands gather in Chicago for an exhibition that offers a glimpse of new products, innovation and industry connections. May 22-25, Chicago

Internet Retailing Expo: Ecommerce leaders gather for learning in Birmingham, England, for a conference, workshops and roundtable discussions. (May 23-24, Birmingham)

Economic Indicators

Personal Consumption Expenditures: The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis releases data on consumer spending, income and pricing for April 2023. This is the inflation measure preferred by economists, including members of the Federal Reserve’s key committee. (May 26, 8:30 a.m.)

Durable Goods Orders: The U.S. Commerce Department releases data for April 2023 on factory orders for goods that are designed to last more than three years. This is considered a forward-looking indicator of demand. (May 26, 8:30 a.m.)

Consumer Sentiment: The University of Michigan releases its final reading of consumer buying conditions and inflation expectations for May 2023. (May 26, 10 a.m.)

Earnings

Tuesday, May 23: Dick’s Sporting Goods, VF Corp., Lowe’s, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Urban Outfitters, Williams Sonoma

Wednesday, May 24: American Eagle Outfitters, Petco, Abercrombie & Fitch, elf Beauty, Kohls, Express, Guess

Thursday, May 25: Best Buy, Ulta Beauty, Costco, Ralph Lauren, Gap Inc., RH.

Friday, May 26: Pinduoduo.

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