Retail sales were up 3% in January from the month before, but some categories — like building supplies — were mostly flat.

Walmart customers are thinking about rising prices. Home Depot customers are thinking about rising interest rates.

Among the beneficiaries: Lowe’s and Home Depot.

Target, Walmart and Home Depot told investors they have more than adequate inventory to weather the holidays.

There’s a limit on how much retailers can raise prices. At some point customers may just walk away.

A growing number of people across the country and the political spectrum support raising the minimum wage. Is this a sign of a bigger shift?

As people spend less time outdoors, will they keep shopping at places like Home Depot and Lowe’s?

Home Depot reported a 6% increase in sales and True Value says paint sales are up more than 20% as Americans use lockdown to clean up, paint up, and fix up.

Home Depot posted better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the fourth quarter.

Companies like Home Depot and Lowe’s have benefited from homeowners fixing what they already own.