The big spring sales are finishing up this week, with Amazon’s wrapping today and Walmart’s continuing until Tuesday. The promotional events come as retailers fret over the state of the consumer, including a recent comment from Walmart CEO Doug McMillon that shoppers are feeling “stressed.”
In webinars: Keeping up the conversation is the National Retail Federation with its State of Retail and the Consumer 2025 webinar on Wednesday. The virtual event will feature a number of high-profile executives, including BJ’s CEO Bob Eddy, Walmart US CEO John Furner, and Nordstrom President Pete Nordstrom, who will discuss the health of the US consumer and key industry trends.
In conferences: Meanwhile, JPMorgan is hosting its own “Retail Round Up Conference” on Thursday. Home Depot CFO Richard McPhail will present at the event. The home improvement chain recently voiced its optimism that consumers will embrace high interest rates and invest in their homes regardless.
In talks: Randy Garutti, former CEO of Shake Shack, is speaking at Columbia Business School on Tuesday about his experience guiding the company from a single hot dog stand to a globe-spanning chain. Jorge Guzman, associate professor of business management, will moderate.
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