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Retail sales
The American consumer just keeps spending
Jun 15, 2023
Retail sales surprised with a 0.3% gain in May. Nearly every category advanced despite persistent concern about inflation.
April retail sales data add confusion to an already confusing economy
May 16, 2023
Between the pandemic and its economic ripple effects, the consumer experience has been a wild ride.
How a decline in home sales also trips up retail
May 16, 2023
When people buy new homes, they buy a lot of other things too, like furniture, appliances and electronics. When home buying slows, that can have a real ripple effect on other industries.
Why are Ikea and Costco expanding as other retailers close stores and lay off staff?
Apr 21, 2023
Opening new stores may be a way for some retailers to position themselves for both a downturn and a recovery.
Dour consumers have cut their spending. Could that help trigger a recession?
Apr 14, 2023
Consumer sentiment's been up and down lately.
"You only live once" may explain Americans' continued spending spree
Mar 16, 2023
Some attribute it to pent-up demand. Others think the American consumer may have changed.
New location means smarter budgeting for Michigan retailer
Mar 10, 2023
Annie Lang-Hartman, owner of Wild Lettie, just signed the lease on a new location, hoping to expand her product offerings.
For public good, not for profit.
Confident in the economy or not, American consumers are going out
Feb 28, 2023
Sales at restaurants and bars were up around 25 percent from last year. Part of that is likely due to pent-up demand.
For those who sell, predicting the economy is more than theoretical
Feb 21, 2023
Manufacturers and retailers have to decide what to make or stock now based on where they think the economy will be later.
On Presidents Day, many elect to shop, despite prices
Feb 20, 2023
Retail sales were up 3% in January from the month before, but some categories — like building supplies — were mostly flat.