Diane Swonk, chief economist at Mesirow Financial, talks with Steve Chiotakis about what the latest retail numbers mean for holidays sales, and the latest jobless numbers.
Most analysts expect September retail sales to fall and the holidays to be gloomy, but the industry isn't having a tough time attracting new corporate talent. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
Credit-card purchases usually rise in the lead-up to the holidays. But this year, studies show consumers are increasingly steering away from credit and opting for debit. Mitchell Hartman reports.
Publisher Harper Collins has delayed the release of an electronic version of Sarah Palin's new memoir. Bob Moon reports on why publishers are taking different approaches to the e-reader challenge.
In India a pair of Levis is a symbol of wealth. Raymond Thibodeaux reports getting the jeans is about to become easier for millions of Indians who can buy them on installment.
As students head back to school for the start of fall semester, store owners are hoping to cash in on sales of college essentials. One retailer is even throwing a party. Monica Brady-Myerov reports.
Storefronts left empty from the recession are driving down rents for retail spaces in most major cities. And national chains are taking advantage. Sally Herships reports on how New York City is an example of the changing retail landscape.
Subway is about to overtake rival burger giants and become the world's most ubiquitous restaurant.
Soon, the number of Subway outlets will outnumber McDonald's. Jeff Tyler reports on what's behind the growth.
Between the number of people unemployed, in debt or afraid of losing their jobs, this coming holiday season might actually be worse for retail than last year. Ashley Milne-Tyte checks one tell-tale barometer.
