Articles by Charlie Glass

Through the Keyhole

By Charlie Glass posted on July 20, 2023

As a professional traveler, I thought that I had endured every conceivable misfortune that could befall you in a motel. By this time I had spent nearly 6 years on the road, staying in motels 3-4 nights a week.

July 2022 Tractor Sales Analysis

Retail Sales of Compact Tractors Remain Weak

By Charlie Glass posted on August 11, 2022 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

Inflation in the U.S. general economy is now above 9% and that has caused many consumers to curtail much of their discretionary spending as they purchase the essentials for daily living.100+ horsepower tractors retail sales exceeded our monthly forecast but were only 3.5% above our year to date forecast.

June 2022 Tractor Analysis

By Charlie Glass posted on July 14, 2022 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

Retail sales for these small tractors was off in June and is reflective of the inflationary pressure in the general economy.

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