Bernard Sands' trade credit consulting services include analysis of exhaustive, proprietary credit data, reporting, and analysis, as well as strategic monitoring of the largest mass merchandisers, discounters, specialty and department stores, including analysis of supplier trading experience and sentiment.

The Retail Performance Monitor™ | (RPM) is an essential tool for analysts, investors, and business, financial, marketing and chief executives who need to stay ahead of developments in the retail industry. Distributed monthly, features include retailer financial performance, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy news, industry change agents, trends, economic indicators and executive updates. It is prepared by Bernard Sands’ senior retail industry analysts.

The General Merchandise Comp Store Sales Report comes with an RPM subscription, and covers historical reported comparable Same Store Sales for major retailers, providing a summarized view, as well as commentary to keep trends in perspective. Same Store Sales trends are essential knowledge for retailers, their investors, and their suppliers.

The Retail Performance Monitor™ and General Merchandise Comp Store Sales Report are sold as a package, but distributed separately by email, 12 times per year. An annual subscription including both is available at a rate of $1,179 US. Discounted two-year subscriptions are $1,997. You receive it by email or fax.

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