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Retail sales
Ever wonder why you bought that ugly sweater?
by
Molly Wood
, Mukta Mohan
and Bridget Bodnar
Nov 24, 2015
The way a store looks, sounds, and even smells has a major impact on your spending.
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Looking for signs of life at Sears
by
Amy Scott
Feb 26, 2015
The ailing parent company of Sears and Kmart reports its fourth quarter earnings.
As consumer prices fall, we may be buying more with less
by
Dan Bobkoff
Jan 14, 2015
Falling gas prices mean people have more money, but are they spending it?
Customers must spend more for free shipping
Oct 22, 2014
Online retailers raise average cost of qualifying for service.
Taking the retail sales number too seriously
May 13, 2014
Retail sales for April were disappointing, but month-to-month data is problematic.
For public good, not for profit.
Weak retail sales and the danger of discounts
May 13, 2014
A new report shows that April's retail sales increased 0.1 percent.
Swimsuit, camping gear, bug spray. A shopping list?
May 12, 2014
Marketplace Datebook for Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Retail sales: What's driving demand?
Apr 14, 2014
Retail sales increased 1.1 per cent in March, the biggest jump since September 2012.