Sep 5, 2017 | Analytics, Apparel, Auto, General, Retail, Technology
The latest from Prosper on Forbes.com on August 31, 2017… This month’s consumer confidence reading is the most optimistic recorded for August within the last decade, although it is off from July. Both consumer mood and impulsivity are also down. How will...
Aug 7, 2017 | Analytics, Apparel, Auto, Economy, Retail
The latest from Prosper on Forbes.com on August 8, 2017… Consumer confidence is up 30% over last year but consumer mood is down. How will it impact spending? Deborah Weinswig, Managing Director of Fung Global Retail & Technology (“FGRT”), weighs in on...
Mar 3, 2017 | Analytics, Apparel, Auto, Consumer Mood, Economy, Retail
From Forbes.com on March 3, 2017… Consumer confidence continues to decline from December’s peak but February’s reading represents a 19% surge over last year. Deborah Weinswig, Managing Director of Fung Global Retail & Technology, weighs in on the...
Feb 3, 2017 | Analytics, Apparel, Auto, Business, Consumer Mood, Economy, Retail
From Forbes.com on February 3, 2017… Consumer confidence cooled a bit in January, but stayed well above the 13 month average. What does it mean for spending? Deborah Weinswig, Managing Director of Fung Global Retail & Technology, weighs in, plus she takes a...
Jan 10, 2017 | Analytics, Apparel, Auto, Business, Consumer Mood, Economy, Retail
From Forbes.com on January 10, 2017… In 2016, many retailers found themselves at the low end of estimates. Had they had the right predictive analytics, they could have understood the market better and managed accordingly. Deborah Weinswig, Managing Director of Fung...
Dec 2, 2016 | Analytics, Apparel, Auto, Business, Consumer Mood, Economy, Retail
From Forbes on December 2, 2016: The presidential election seems to be weighing down consumer confidence, but what does it mean for purchase intentions? Deborah Weinswig, Managing Director of Fung Global Retail & Technology, highlights the disconnect between...
