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Grocery shoppers are faster and more focused during the pandemic
Jan 5, 2021
Stores and manufacturers are slimming down product selection in response to shopper behavior.
Retail sales fell 1.1% in November, biggest drop in 7 months
Dec 16, 2020
It's a sign Americans held back on spending during the start of the holiday shopping season.
Retailers' holiday sales strategy this year? Fewer, smaller sales
Dec 7, 2020
They're trying to make a profit selling less stuff, but holding the line on prices.
U.S. was top seller to China during Singles Day
by
Jennifer Pak
Nov 12, 2020
But overall retail sales in China for the year are still down significantly due to the pandemic.
How are retail sales numbers higher than they were last year?
Aug 14, 2020
People are still shopping — just for different stuff.
Long lines at London stores mark reopenings after COVID-19 lockdown
by
Victoria Craig
and Stephen Ryan
Jun 15, 2020
Nonessential businesses across England are opening their doors to shoppers for the first time since March.
What will COVID-19 do to shopping malls?
May 6, 2020
They were struggling before the coronavirus pandemic. If anchor stores close, that could have a domino effect on smaller shops.
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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.
Shopping in a pandemic: "Everything is gone but gluten-free pasta."
Mar 19, 2020
From empty shelves, to "help wanted" signs, listeners chime in about what they're seeing at the store.
Costco stock sees remarkable growth. What's behind that?
by
Nova Safo
Dec 12, 2019
Buying in bulk and the variety are some of the reasons, said consumers.