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
Holiday Sales
Retail Sales Gain in October
Nov. 14, 2004 --Retail sales appear to be picking up heading into the busiest shopping season of the year, according to a pair of reports ... Read story
Cold Front Lifts Retail Sales
Oct. 11, 2005 --A major cold front following weeks of summer-like weather nudged flat retail chain store sales up 0.2% last week, the Inte... Read story
Holiday Sales Increase Over Last Year
Dec. 28, 2005-- Early numbers on the holiday shopping season look good for retailers, and may end up looking even better if gift-card sale... Read story
Small Retailers Ramp Up for Big Holiday Push
Nov. 23, 2005 --As Black Friday approaches, marking the unofficial start of the Read story
Holiday Sales Increase Over Last Year
Dec. 28, 2005-- Early numbers on the holiday shopping season look good for retailers, and may end up looking even better if gift-card sale... Read story
Retailers Start Holiday Promotions Earlier Than Ever
More than a third of consumers say they will begin their shopping by Halloween, according to a new survey. Read story
E-Commerce Growth Continues
Online retail sales grew by 3.6 percent over the third quarter, more than double the growth of brick-and-mortar sales. Read story
Retail Sales Hit Five-Year Low
A weaker holiday shopping season has many store owners rethinking pricing and marketing strategies. Read story
Weak Black Friday Sales Expected
Retailers are bracing for a disappointing start to the holiday shopping season, a survey finds. Read story
Holiday Shoppers Bargain Hunting
A survey shows more cash-strapped Americans will be shopping smarter this holiday season. Read story
Same-Store Sales Up in January
February 9, 2005 --Despite a month of cataclysmic weather, January same-store sales were up more than experts predicted, according to a ne... Read story
How to Maximize Holiday Sales and Profits
Advice for small businesses on how to prepare for the holiday season by generating customer loyalty, implementing timely marketing, and determining inventory... Read story
Holiday Shoppers Dig Into Savings
A surge in spending last month outpaced gains in personal income, knocking the savings rate to a two-year low. Read story
In Time for Christmas, Economy Gains Momentum
Dec. 1, 2005 --Buoyed by reports of brighter economic conditions, shoppers hit stores -- and their computer keyboards -- in record numbers... Read story
Weekly Round-Up of Economic Trends
Dec. 2, 2005 --Buoyed by reports of brighter economic conditions, shoppers hit stores -- and their computer keyboards -- in record numbers... Read story
Online Holiday Sales Hitting Record Highs
A study shows consumers are more comfortable shopping for gifts online. Read story
The Economy This Week
Retail sales hit five-year low; consumer prices inching up. Read story
Black Friday To Boost Sluggish Holiday Sales
Nearly one-quarter of consumers plan to shop on Black Friday. Read story
Businesses Beef Up Marketing
Expecting weaker sales ahead, stores are planning big holiday promotions. Read story
Consumers Can't Shake Bad Mood
Oct. 25, 2005 --Consumer confidence has sagged to a two-year low in October, driven down by a pair of hurricanes, surging gas prices, and ... Read story
Consumers Can't Shake Bad Mood
Oct. 25, 2005 --Consumer confidence has sagged to a two-year low in October, driven down by a pair of hurricanes, surging gas prices, and ... 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
Consumer sentiment drops slightly in November; analysts predict "solid start for retail sales" as holiday season approaches. Read story
The Trouble with Tax Holidays
Consumers and politicians love them, but state sales tax holidays are becoming a major headache for businesses. Read story
This Week’s Economic Roundup
Small-business hiring slows while wages rise; retails sales and factory orders post gains. Read story
Holiday Shoppers Going Online
Web retailers hope to boost sales with free shipping and other deals, Shopzilla says. Read story
Retailers Brace for Cyber Monday Surge
More than 60 percent of shoppers say they expect to buy more holiday gifts online this year. Read story
This Week's Economic Roundup
Citing rising costs, more small-business owners are raising prices; trade gap continues to widen. Read story
Retail Cargo Hits Four-Year Low
Expecting weaker holiday sales, many store owners are trimming inventories, retailers say. Read story
This Week's Economic Roundup
Dec. 15, 2005 -- Inflation worries are putting a slight damper on the holiday spirit at small businesses this year, while consumers are sp... Read story
The Super Bowl's Other Big Payday
It's the National Football League's championship game and the most-watched sporting event of the year. But the Super Bowl has some big winners off the field ... Read story
Start-Up Adventures, Part 1: The MouseDriver Insider Collection
"We have no income and no venture capital funding. Our inventory is being financed by companies with names like Chase, Citibank, First USA and Capital... Read story
Auto Sales Bolster Overall Retail
Retail sales were on the rise for the second consecutive month in June, as a result of climbing automotive and gasoline sales. Read story
Online Spending Down
Retailers are hoping the holidays will boost weaker online sales, comScore reports. Read story
Websites Seen as a Big Boost to Small Business
Dec. 9, 2004 --Four out of five small business owners cite their websites as major contributors to the overall health of their businesses,... Read story
Retailers Facing Markdowns
Tighter credit and weaker spending have store owners struggling with inventories. Read story
Cyber Monday Sales Spike
Online retailers report a stronger than expected start to the holiday shopping season. Read story
Consumers Getting a Spring Back in Their Step
Dec. 12, 2005 --After enduring months of deadly storms and sky-high gas prices, consumers are finally in a better mood these days, accordi... Read story
This Week's Economic Roundup
Leading indicators rebound; weekly jobless claims rise. Read story
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