Key Performance Indicators Report — May 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

Economists are optimistic that Americans will be eager to act upon pent-up demand as they get past the worst of the pandemic…

State of Business: Automotive Industry

A global semiconductor shortage continues to wreak havoc, causing serious disruptions at various points in the supply chain…

Recent Vehicle Recalls

A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…

State of the Economy

Consumer confidence grew, fueling strong consumer spending, despite an Employment Situation Summary that fell short of expectations…

Consumer Trends

Consumer confidence has rebounded sharply over the last two months thanks to record federal stimulus spending, both recently passed and proposed, as well as the positive impact from the growing share of the population who are vaccinated…

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.