Tracy Mullin


Retailers Expect Tax-Rebate Boon

By Laura Palotie |  Feb 15, 2008

The federal economic stimulus plan has store owners anticipating a $42 billion boost.  Read story

Back-to-School Spending to Hit $18 Billion

Jul 18, 2007

Driven by higher demand for consumer electronics, retailers are expecting consumers to spend $18.4 billion on back-to-school merchandise this summer, up b...  Read story

Gas Draining Rebate Checks

By Laura Palotie |  May 16, 2008

Few consumers plan to splurge on cars, furniture or electronics, retailers say.  Read story

High Gas Prices Scare Off Shoppers

By Angus Loten |  May 21, 2007

Businesses fear record-high prices at the pump will cut into overall consumer spending.  Read story

Chocolate Bunny Sales Steady

By Laura Palotie |  Mar 21, 2008

Despite economic woes, retailers are expecting Easter spending to remain strong.  Read story

Retailers Expecting Sober St. Patty's

By Angus Loten |  Mar 4, 2008

This year's early Easter has shamrocks and bunnies battling for shelf space.  Read story

Retailers Expecting Father's Day Boost

May 29, 2007

Even with rising gas prices cutting into consumer spending, retailers are expecting shoppers to spend a record-high $9.9 billion on Father's Day next mont...  Read story

Retailers Brace for Cyber Monday Surge

By Angus Loten |  Nov 19, 2007

More than 60 percent of shoppers say they expect to buy more holiday gifts online this year.  Read story

Holiday Season Could Be Tough on Retailers

By Michael Aneiro

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

Business Owners Expecting $16 Billion Mother's Day Present

By Angus Loten |  Apr 27, 2007

With Mother's Day spending at an all-time high, savvy retailers are expanding their online offerings.  Read story

U.S. Consumers Far from Being Spooked This Halloween

By Matt Finkelstein |  Oct 1, 2007

Total spending on costume, candy, and decorations is expected to top $5 billion.  Read story

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