Retail Sales
40K Retail Doors Could Close By 2029, But Footwear Stores Could Hold Their Own
Against a backdrop of store closings, shoe retailers UBS analyst Michael Lasser favors include On Holding…
February Retail Sales Miss Expectations With Tepid 0.2% Gain
Economists were expecting something more out of the month, but the still-antsy stock market breathed a sigh…
U.S. Retail Sales Projected to Increase by 4% in 2025
Bain & Co. report details strategic resolutions for retailers, while also highlighting growth in non-store…
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JCPenney Remains a Question Mark
JCPenney sees gains in new customer acquisition and traffic trends, but sales are down and it is still…
Apparel, Department Store Retail Sales Flat in October
The slight dips for October apparel and department store sales still suggest a relatively strong consumer for…
Apparel Sales Were The Second Best Store Category in September
Sales at apparel and accessories stores rose 1.5 percent, while sales at department stores were up nearly 0.4…
E-commerce Saved August Retail Sales; Apparel Sales Slipped
Retail sales in August rose 0.1 percent, but slid 0.7 percent at apparel and accessories stores and fell 1.1…
Deloitte Forecasts Holiday Retail Sales to Rise 2.3% to 3.3%
Deloitte's holiday sales forecast for 2024 is in line with trends over the past decade, while other data…
Falling Gas Prices Could Help Inflation-pressured Consumers
What could provide a lift to consumer spending this summer? Falling gas prices and a strong labor market are…
What Is Wholesalers’ #1 Priority in 2024?
A NuOrder study found that brands are doubling down on their wholesale efforts to grow existing retail…
A Retail Road Bump? January Sales Growth Slows to 0.6%
Year-over-year sales had their worst showing since May 2020 last month.
Holiday Report Card: Retail Up 3.1 Percent, on Plan
This year's calendar and mostly dry weather benefited retailers and enabled them to meet modest goals.
Retailorama: Consumers Keep Spending in July
Shoppers kept up with inflation, hit the stores and logged in for Amazon's Prime Day last month.
Retail Sales Gain as Consumers Keep Rolling On
Lower inflation and continued spending are fueling hopes that the economy just might make a soft landing…
H&M Q2 Sales ‘Flattish’ as Supply Chain and Shipping Costs Bite
The Swedish fast-fashion company said June sales are off to a strong start as inflation cools.