US retail spending plunged last month, falling for the first time ... - CNN
Feb 14, 2025 · Retail sales plunged 0.9% in January from the prior month, the Commerce Department said Friday.
How America’s biggest retail stores are preparing for holiday ... - CNN
Nov 26, 2025 · “This year is really back to basics and leveraging strong merchandising, strong discounting, and making sure that (retailers are) getting their customers in the door this holiday,” …
US economy latest, inflation, home prices and retail sales | CNN Business
Nov 25, 2025 · Retail sales, which account for about a third of overall spending, rose 0.2% in September, the Commerce Department said Tuesday. That was a much slower pace than August’s …
Against the odds, Americans are still spending | CNN Business
Sep 16, 2025 · Retail spending was up across most categories last month, with online sales and purchases at clothing stores rising the most, increasing 2% and 1%, respectively.
Retail sales came in weaker than expected, another bad sign for ... - CNN
Mar 17, 2025 · Weak consumer spending figures are adding to concerns that the US economy is slowing, and perhaps heading into a recession. Monday’s retail report didn’t ease those fears.
America’s stores are winning the war on shoplifting
Sep 13, 2024 · In reality, retail crime has not meaningfully gone up nationwide in the past few years, and it has even gone down in many places.
The American shopping mall is being reinvented | CNN Business
Feb 15, 2025 · “It’s not just retail. It’s bringing in entertainment venues, lots of restaurants and apartments or condos to engage with a younger consumer,” said Wimer.
Retail sales jumped more than expected last month - CNN
Jul 17, 2025 · A measure of retail spending that strips out sales at gas stations, car dealerships and of building materials — known as the “control group,” which provides a clearer picture of spending ...
Evidence is mounting that the American shopper is cutting back
Jun 18, 2024 · Monthly retail sales have increased four times over the past six months through May, but figures for April and March were revised lower, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
Walmart warns it will raise prices because of tariffs
May 15, 2025 · Tariffs have presented an enormous challenge for the retail industry. Most toys, baby gear, sneakers and many other everyday products are made in China, and companies have been …