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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?
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.
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.
Should you be worried about online sales tax?
Barbara Bogaev May 10, 2013
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it easier for online retailers to charge sales tax. If the legislation passes, how would it affect your online shopping habits?
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.
British retailer Tesco packs up after failing in the U.S.
Stephen Beard Apr 17, 2013
Britain's biggest retailer, the supermarket Tesco, has announced its first drop in profit in 20 years -- and its U.S. business expansion may be partly to blame.
The secret behind Bed Bath & Beyond earnings: Finding its niche
Noel King Apr 10, 2013
A preview of Bed Bath & Beyond's earnings: Housing uptick helps, and online competition lurks.
JC Penney and what's behind (mark) ups and downs of clothing prices
Mark Garrison Apr 9, 2013
Ron Johnson's ousting as CEO of JC Penney ends his bid to break retail's cycle of marking products up just to mark them down in sales. Shoppers rejected Johnson's strategy of keeping low prices instead of discounting.
