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- Manufacturing and Trade Inventories and Sales December 16, 2025U.S. total business end-of-month inventories for September 2025 were $2,670.0 billion, up 0.2 percent (+/- 0.1 percent) from last month. U.S. total business sales were $1,947.5 billion, virtually unchanged (+/- 0.1 percent)* from last month.September 2025: +0.2 % Change in InventoriesAugust 2025 (r): 0.0* % Change in Inventories
- Advance Monthly Sales for Retail and Food Services December 16, 2025U.S. retail and food services sales October 2025 were $732.6 billion, virtually unchanged (+/-0.5 percent)* from the previous month.October 2025: 0.0* % ChangeSeptember 2025 (r): +0.1* % Change
- Quarterly Financial Report - Retail December 15, 2025Not seasonally adjusted after-tax profits for retail corporations with assets of $50 million and over were $53.5 billion for the third quarter 2025 (the 3 months ending October 31, 2025), down $7.1 (+/- 0.5) billion from second quarter 2025 (the 3 months ending July 31, 2025).3rd Qtr 2025: -7.1 Billions of Dollars2nd Qtr 2025 (r): […]
- Quarterly Financial Report December 15, 2025Manufacturing corporations' not seasonally adjusted after-tax profits were $261.1 billion for the third quarter of 2025, up $36.8 (+/- 3.2) billion from second quarter of 2025.3rd Qtr 2025: +36.8 Billions of Dollars2nd Qtr 2025 (r): +12.8 Billions of Dollars
- Business Formation Statistics December 12, 2025Total U.S. Business Applications were 535,041 in November 2025, up 7.1% from October 2025.November 2025: 7.1° % ChangeOctober 2025: -1.9° % Change
Goodwin Recruiting's Industry Experts
No matter if you’re tackling the fast pace of healthcare, the challenges of sales, or the high stakes of executive search, we’ve got the experts who know the playbook inside and out. Our Recruiting Partners are top performers in their fields, ready to bring you the strategies and insights to help your business thrive. So pick an industry below, see what's in the news, and let’s connect you with the pros who are crushing it in that space!
Our Sales Industry Experts
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In the News
- Sales ICP: The Cornerstone of a Strong Sales Strategy December 15, 2025A clearly defined sales ICP is the cornerstone of strong, scalable, revenue-driving sales. It shapes sales efforts, guides marketing decisions, and aligns marketing and sales strategies around the same dream customer. An ideal customer profile (ICP) defines who your team should sell to, why those clients buy, and how your solution fits into their purchasing...continue […]Sean Murkar
- Lead Qualification Criteria Explained: What Buying Signals Matter Most December 9, 2025Lead qualification criteria helps sales teams separate genuine opportunities from early interest, but many teams struggle with knowing which signals matter most. A strong set of criteria gives reps the clarity to focus on leads with real potential, improve forecasting accuracy, and move high intent buyers through the funnel with confidence. When these indicators are...continue […]Leah Ruddick
- The Future of Closing: 11 Top Sales AI Tools You Should Be Using in 2026 December 2, 2025In 2026, AI isn’t just an emerging advantage in sales; it has become a crucial role in driving predictable revenue, optimizing processes, and enabling high-value activities for sales leaders and revenue teams. Modern teams rely on sales engagement platforms, marketing automation platforms, and existing sales workflows to harness AI-driven personalization, improve conversion rates, and increase...continue […]Ryan Thornton
Our Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Experts
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Our Construction Industry Experts
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- Ryan Skinner
- Jana Walker
- Andrew Busby
- Rebecca Steeves
- Tor Stave
- Michael Forgione
- Jesse Slupianek
- Tim Bridges
- Catherine Kosiba
- Dee Holland
- Jamaloan Abraham
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In the News
- Contractors Boosted Hiring in November, Adding 28,000 Workers December 16, 2025Specialty trade contractors showed the greatest jobs gain in November, as all three construction sectors added positions.
- Court Filings Push White House Ballroom Project Into New Phase December 16, 2025Court filings push the White House ballroom project into new phase as litigation, security claims and unresolved design oversight converge.
- On Tutor Perini Project, Floor Slab Deflection Problem Apparently Had No Clear Owner December 15, 2025Who should have figured out floor slab cambering?
- Walmart Strikes Deal for 3D-Printed Buildings from Alquist in Boost for Emerging Sector December 15, 2025Retail giant signs on for over a dozen buildings to be 3D-printed by construction tech firm and its construction partners, as additive manufacturing makes inroads in retail.
- Global Efforts Pursue New Technologies to Improve Safety, Resiliency of Roads December 15, 2025International Road Federation speakers outlines innovations from artificial intelligence for work zone management to cutting-edge asphalt mixes.
Our Healthcare Industry Experts
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In the News
- Lyme Disease Did Not Come From a Secret Military Lab, Contrary to FDA Chief’s Claim December 16, 2025(MedPage Today) -- Claims that Lyme disease was developed as a military bioweapon and escaped from a government lab are flatly contradicted by decades of scientific evidence -- despite what federal regulators have claimed recently, experts say...
- 'Most Favored Nation' Pricing May Cut Drug Costs. It May Also Cut Off Rural America. December 16, 2025(MedPage Today) -- Americans pay too much for prescription drugs. On that point, there is almost universal agreement. In 2019, the U.S. spent more than $1,000 per person on prescribed medicines -- more than any other high-income nation. An Organization...
- Autism Research Retracted; Alzheimer's Tau Mismatch; New Functional Seizure Guidance December 16, 2025(MedPage Today) -- Publisher Springer Nature retracted and removed nearly 40 publications that relied on a dataset containing images of children's faces downloaded from websites about autism. (The Transmitter) Alzheimer's patients who had greater...
- Third-Generation PCSK9 Inhibitor Approved for High Cholesterol December 16, 2025(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved lerodalcibep (Lerochol) injections for the treatment of elevated LDL cholesterol in adults, maker LIB Therapeutics announced. A third-generation PCSK9 inhibitor, lerodalcibep is indicated as an adjunct to diet...
- GLP-1 Microdosing and Longevity; Near 30% Weight Loss in Trial; 2025's Top Research December 16, 2025(MedPage Today) -- As part of a longevity push, telehealth company Noom is now offering microdoses of GLP-1 receptor agonists outside the labels' indications, including for people with a normal body mass index and no diabetes. In a phase III trial...
Our Executive & Retained Search Experts
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In the News
- LEI for the Global Economy Decreased in September December 16, 2025LEI for the Global Economy decreased to 110.9
- LEI for the Euro Area Declined in November December 16, 2025The Euro Area LEI declined by 0.2% in November 2025 to 98.4
- Bloomberg: Maria Demertzis discusses Europe’s evolving economic landscape December 15, 2025Bloomberg: Maria Demertzis discusses Europe’s evolving economic landscape
- The LEI for the UK ticked down in October December 15, 2025The UK LEI ticked down by 0.1% in October 2025 to 74.1
- LEI for Brazil Increased in November December 15, 2025The Leading Economic Index for Brazil increased to 122.4
- Insider: What awaits the Eurozone economy in 2026 December 14, 2025Insider: What awaits the Eurozone economy in 2026
- Transforming Organizations for AI: Critical Factors for AI Success December 12, 2025
Our Finance & Accounting Industry Experts
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- Ben Riggs
- Melisa Zucaro
- Codi McCommon
- Melissa Montero
- LeeAnn Hamon
- Jeremy Hamon
- Casey Conger
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In the News
- Accounting groups band together to protest Ed. Dept. downgrade December 16, 2025Nine organizations wrote to the Department of Education expressing opposition to rules excluding accounting from recognition as a professional degree program.Michael Cohn
- IIA issues requirements for organizational behavior December 16, 2025The Institute of Internal Auditors has released its latest "topical requirement," this time on organizational behavior as part of a company's culture.Michael Cohn
- Doeren Mayhew acquires TBK CPA December 16, 2025The Top 50 Firm based in Troy, Michigan, has completed its fourth acquisition in Houston this year and its 10th across the country.Michael Cohn
- PE: 'Cancer' — or cure? December 16, 2025The accounting profession is seriously divided over the value of private equity, and its potential impact on the profession.Daniel Hood
- FASAC appoints new members December 16, 2025The Financial Accounting Foundation's board of trustees appointed 13 new members to the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council.Paige Hagy
Our Food, Beverage, & Lodging Industry
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In the News
- The Silent Revolution: How Every Hotel Website is Becoming an Actionable Endpoint for AI December 16, 2025For decades, the web has been held together by a chaotic and brittle system of custom APIs. This fragmented landscape of bespoke integrations is more than just a developer headache; it is the primary bottleneck preventing the next generation of AI from reaching its potential.
- WTTC Recognized China’s Strategic Initiatives Driving Growth in Travel & Tourism December 16, 2025The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today welcomed the Chinese government’s ongoing efforts to facilitate international travel, highlighting the impact of visa-free policies, transit visa initiatives, and broader measures designed to create a seamless travel journey for visitors.
- roommaster Recognized as a 2025 Trusted Vendor by Crozdesk December 16, 2025roommaster, the modern hotel management software built for independent hoteliers, has been recognized by Crozdesk as a 2025 Trusted Vendor, earning the distinction of High Market Presence.
- Efteling raises the bar for guest experience with Mews’ open API platform December 16, 2025Mews, the leading operating system for hospitality, has today announced that Efteling, one of Europe’s most iconic theme park destinations, has chosen Mews to power its guest operations and deliver frictionless experiences across all its accommodations.
- Duetto announces global summit for hospitality leaders on profitability and revenue performance December 16, 2025Duetto, the hospitality industry’s leading provider of revenue and profit software, today announced its first global flagship event: PERFORM, a summit dedicated to revenue and profit performance for hotels.
