Key Performance Indicators Report — September 2023

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

Consumer confidence and sentiment took a nose dive in August, with inflation, labor shortages and the personal saving rate impacting small businesses and consumers alike…

State of Business: Automotive Industry

According to experts, continued disruptions of vehicle production could create more asymmetry in the market and potentially extend the overall tight supply situation…

Recent Vehicle Recalls

A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…

State of the Economy

Historically reliable indicators are still signaling an impending recession, but some economists are expecting a soft landing for the economy…

Consumer Trends

Consumers cited rising prices—specifically groceries and gasoline—as reasoning for last month’s dip in confidence…

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.