Key Performance Indicators Report — September 2022

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

Inflation is still the primary cause for concern among consumers and business owners, according to experts, and is putting significant strain on America’s middle class…

State of Business: Automotive Industry

Global vehicle sales increased, but major markets like Europe and the U.S. remain hamstrung by ongoing supply chain disruptions…

Recent Vehicle Recalls

A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…

State of the Economy

With high inflation persisting for over a year, a majority of Americans now say they are experiencing financial hardship from higher prices…

Consumer Trends

An improvement in consumer confidence may signal an increase in spending, but inflation and additional rate hikes still pose risks to economic growth in the short term…

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.