TD Bank survey: Retailers mixed on 2nd half outlook

HIGH POINT — Most retailers surveyed at the recent High Point Market by consumer financing provider TD Bank expect business will increase or remain steady in the second half of the year, reflecting either a decline in confidence from where retailers stood the same time last year or a big increase, depending on how you parse the data.

Eighty-seven — or about 85% — of the 102 buyers surveyed at the October High Point Market expected steady or increased sales in the second half. That’s down from 89% looking for the same at the October market last year and 98% holding that view in April.

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