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Deflation Bears Down on Fashion
Women's retail apparel prices were weak, while men's apparel prices showed signs of strength.
Global Economy Poised for Slowdown
IHS Inc. just released its latest economic analysis, and the report calls for slower global growth of 2.5 to…
Retail Stocks Drop on Profit-Taking, Market Concerns
Profit-taking and concerns over a softening consumer spending environment combined to drag retail stock…
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Mexico might be primed for a boost in consumer spending, but the country's cash-only masses mean e-commerce…
U.S. Retail Stocks Fall on Crude Oil Slump, Strong Yen
Investors are concerned about the impact of a strong Japanese yen.
Shifts in Shopping Behavior, Income Gap Here to Stay
Retailers, analysts and investors have described the year — and the current holiday shopping season — as a…
Data Analysis Shows Where Consumer Dollars Go
Consumer spending data confirms what fashion apparel retailers have said for the past year: people are simply…
Consumer Spending on Apparel Outpaces Footwear in October
Consumer spending, that all-important measure comprising 70 percent of GDP growth, rose by only 3.4% in…
Disposable Income Steady in October, but Spending Down, Savings Up
Personal disposable (after-tax) income rose by nearly 4 percent for the sixth straight month in October on a…
Consumer Confidence Shaken by Job Worries
Consumer confidence dragged down by job worries.
Data Analysis Reveals Highly Segmented Consumer Groups
Target audiences are broad and diverse, according to an "audience landscape" analysis report by marketing…
Survey: Consumer Confidence Bounces Back
Consumer confidence showed a clear improvement for October, according to the University of Michigan's…
Investors Key Into Fed Minutes, Comps Lackluster
Investors thought a recent jobs report may force the Fed not to raise rates until 2016, which bouyed major…