Key Performance Indicators Report — June 2021

THE SHOP created the Key Performance Indicators Report to provide shop owners with valuable economic and industry data in an accessible, time-saving manner. Click on any of the links below to access that data in this month’s report.

The Brief

Vaccination rates may be on the rise, but consumer sentiment and confidence are beginning to simmer due to elevated inflation concerns…

State of Business: Automotive Industry

The U.S. auto industry is maintaining a record sales pace despite historically low inventory levels…

Recent Vehicle Recalls

A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…

State of the Economy

Increasing vaccination rates and low new COVID-19 case numbers indicate that the reopening process may be complete for much of the country by the end of the summer, which economists believe will lead to a surge in consumer spending…

Consumer Trends

Consumer optimism dipped for the first time in three months prompted by expectations of decelerating growth, inflation and a waning of further government support…

By A.J. Hecht

A.J. Hecht is the managing editor of THE SHOP and host of the In Gear with THE SHOP podcast. Have an idea, a tip, or a question you’d like to see answered? Contact A.J. at ahecht@cahabamedia.com.