Bogdan Toma

“The 'golden quarter' is critical to annual profitability for many non-food, and some grocery retailers. This year, competition for fewer and smaller baskets could be particularly intense, pressuring retailer margins from an already challenged starting point.”

Bogdan Toma · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-16

Toma said the golden quarter is critical to annual profitability for many retailers and that competition for fewer and smaller baskets could pressure margins.

“an uncertain 'golden quarter' for consumers and retailers.”

Bogdan Toma · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-16

Toma said in an emailed note that gasoline prices at their highest level in nearly four years could signal an uncertain golden quarter for consumers and retailers.

“With households absorbing back-to-school costs and facing the possibility of higher interest rates, demand heading into the fourth quarter may remain subdued,”

Bogdan Toma · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-16

Toma said demand heading into the fourth quarter may remain subdued as households absorb back-to-school costs and face the possibility of higher interest rates.