U.S. retail sales rise solid 0.4% in January

Is it just me or does the economy seem to be inching back?   Retail sales are rising and are significantly up from the recessionary lows.  See details at retailingtoday.com article “U.S. retail sales rise a solid 0.4% in January”.  We have also noticed an increase in the number of new customers signing up for our POS reporting services as they seek to make strategic investments to drive their business.  Investment is a great sign – it means business leaders are feeling more confident in the economic outlook.  Inventory management and protecting margins are still a challenge and accurate and timely POS reporting can help with both objectives.

What is your economic outlook?