Rosalind Wells


June Retail Sales Weak

Consumers are using extra cash from tax rebate checks to offset higher gas and food prices, retailers say.  Read story

Retail Sales Plummeting

Economic fears pushed consumer spending to a record low in October, the government reports.  Read story

April Retail Sales Strong

Excluding cars, retail sales rose by 0.5 percent last month, the government reports.  Read story

The Economy This Week

Retail sales hit five-year low; consumer prices inching up.  Read story

Shoppers Scale Back

Colder weather and economic worries cut into retail sales in March.  Read story

Retail Sales Pick Up

Back-to-school shopping helped lift retail sales by 0.5 percent in July, driven by spending on digital music players, laptops, and apparel, the National R...  Read story

Retail Sales Hit Five-Year Low

A weaker holiday shopping season has many store owners rethinking pricing and marketing strategies.  Read story

The Economy This Week

Inflation fears continue to spread; tax rebate checks fail to boost retail sales.  Read story

Shipping Slump Triggers Fears of Slow Holiday Season

Retail container traffic is expected to drop this month, typically the busiest of the year.  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

Business owners shrug off Wall Street's woes; back-to-school shopping sends retail sales higher.  Read story

Holiday Season Could Be Tough on Retailers

Sept. 23, 2004 --Two forecasts released Monday revealed varying expectations for retail sales this holiday season. The National Ret...  Read story

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