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Retail sales
Thanksgiving won't launch Black Friday shopping at some of the biggest retailers
Jul 29, 2020
Walmart, Target and Best Buy won't open on the holiday this year to jump-start the traditional extreme-shopping weekend.
In China, livestream sales flourish in time of COVID-19
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Jennifer Pak
Jul 27, 2020
Struggling retailers hope livestreaming will provide a lifeline. Aspiring influencers don't always strike it rich.
Fed's Beige Book in focus as conversation about diversity continues
Jul 7, 2020
Many are questioning just how inclusive and diverse one of the Fed's regular reports on the economy is.
Retail sales were way up in May. But don't pop the Champagne just yet.
Jun 16, 2020
March and April's weak numbers were easy to beat. Upcoming changes, such as the end of unemployment bonus payments, may stall the upward trend.
Retail sales soar 17.7% in May, although they're still down compared to last year
Jun 16, 2020
Overall, retail sales are down by 6% compared to May 2019.
Home improvement sales are holding steady despite the overall retail slump
May 19, 2020
As people spend more time at home because of COVID-19, they are thinking about how they can improve those spaces.
Curbside pickup, delivery poised to boost Walmart sales
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Justin Ho
May 18, 2020
Walmart reports earnings this week, and is expected to show big gains in e-commerce amid the pandemic.
For public good, not for profit.
Retail and food services saw their biggest monthly drop on record
by
Janet Nguyen
May 15, 2020
They dropped 16.4%.
Is it ethical to shop the sales right now?
Mar 30, 2020
Shopping is vital for the economy. That doesn't mean folks feel great about discretionary purchases right now.
Target's winning streak slows with disappointing holiday sales
Jan 15, 2020
The retailer missed the mark on electronics and toy sales.