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Discount stores lead retail sales lift
Diane Swonk Jun 13, 2013
Retail sales were up 0.6 percent in last month. Cars and discount stores did well in May, while department stores dragged.
The makers of Tide rinse away the boss: P&G CEO steps down
David Gura May 24, 2013
After a disappointing first quarter, CEO Bob McDonald says he will leave Procter & Gamble at the end of next month.
What's behind the uptick in consumer spending?
Stacey Vanek Smith May 17, 2013
Retail sales rose a tenth of a percent in April. Why are people spending more and are they going back into credit card debit over these purchases?
Blame the weather on lower sales and housing starts?
David Brancaccio May 16, 2013
Temperatures were down across much of the United States, causing consumers to huddle at home instead of going out.
Retail makes modest gains
David Brancaccio May 15, 2013
A look at how new retail figures impact the economy.
Retailers around the world react to Bangladesh fire
Krissy Clark May 15, 2013
After last month's collapse at a garment factory, retailers around the world are responding in different ways.
Department stores confront slow economy and online sales
Stan Alcorn May 15, 2013
It's a big week for department-store earnings. How are they faring in the stutter-step economic recovery?
Retail sales edge up in April
Julia Coronado May 13, 2013
Did you buy a car or get some new clothes recently? You were not alone.
Does fair trade clothing help the consumer and the retailer?
Gigi Douban May 9, 2013
Following another tragic fire at a Bangladesh clothing factory, retailers are now ceding to consumer demand and putting the exact origins of their products on the label. But will this “fair trade” practice hurt the bottom line? And will those same consumers actually buy the more expensive fair trade products, or reach for the cheaper item on the next rack?
Are you really buying products 'Made in the USA?'
Barbara Bogaev Apr 19, 2013
When you buy products with the label, "Made in America," are you sure you're getting something made in the USA? Tips on how to decipher the labels on so-called American-made goods.
