Tariffs are making it hard for companies to lower prices, but strong consumer spending isn’t helping.

Retail sales data show non-store spending (think: e-commerce) grew about 2% in August, and was up more than 10% year-over-year.

The last six months of shifting import policy have created a lot of uncertainty, which will continue as the Supreme Court weighs in on the tariffs’ legality.

The Census Bureau reports retail sales numbers on Tuesday.

Bloomberg’s Madison Darbyshire looked into why the scents of our everyday products are getting stronger.

The pawpaw fruit is native to North America — but hard to get your hands on. Researchers and farmers weigh in on what the future of pawpaws might look like.

The end of a shipping loophole means that packages under $800 are subject to duties. That’s created chaos for consumers. 

And retailers are cashing in by catering to high-spending shoppers.

Demand to lease industrial spaces — meaning warehouses that store everything from car parts to construction materials — shrank by 11.3 million square feet in the second quarter of 2025.

Amazon launched its third party ad service in January and Macy’s is the biggest brand yet to sign on.