A seasonal index is a way of measuring the seasonal variation -- that is, to measure the change that is due to seasonal changes in demand -- of a variable, typically sales. For example, a beachfront ...

Christina Majaski writes and edits finance, credit cards, and travel content. She has 14+ years of experience with print and digital publications. A seasonal adjustment is a statistical technique ...

All persons engaged in the pharma market have experienced seasonal variations in the sales of their products, be it an antibacterial or anti-diarrhoeal or anti-allergic drug that they market. This ...

How to use a Seasonality Index to improve your sales forecasts, a new video in the YouTube training series by Michael Weir, Founder of The Inventory Boss. Understanding seasonality and leveraging ...

Being able to accurately predict your sales peaks and valleys can help you avoid inventory shortfalls, plan your labor and supply needs, maintain adequate cash flow, and enjoy many other benefits.

The S&P 500 index tends to move lower during August and September, so this year's selloff isn't as dramatic as the Chicken Littles of the industry make it sound. On the other hand, live cattle tend to ...