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Furniture sellers adapt to a nationwide drop in sales
Sep 15, 2023
Sales at furniture stores have been sliding amid a cooling housing market and weakening consumer sentiment about making big purchases.
After a flat August, this North Carolina toy store is already looking forward to the holidays
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Sean McHenry
Sep 14, 2023
For this toy store owner, the biggest challenge right now is prepping for the holidays.
Americans continue to spend — even as credit card and student loan payments loom
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Matt Levin
Aug 15, 2023
The July retail sales report found that Americans are spending more than last year in most categories. Will that be a problem?
The American consumer just keeps spending
Jun 15, 2023
Retail sales surprised with a 0.3% gain in May. Nearly every category advanced despite persistent concern about inflation.
April retail sales data add confusion to an already confusing economy
May 16, 2023
Between the pandemic and its economic ripple effects, the consumer experience has been a wild ride.
How a decline in home sales also trips up retail
May 16, 2023
When people buy new homes, they buy a lot of other things too, like furniture, appliances and electronics. When home buying slows, that can have a real ripple effect on other industries.
Why are Ikea and Costco expanding as other retailers close stores and lay off staff?
Apr 21, 2023
Opening new stores may be a way for some retailers to position themselves for both a downturn and a recovery.
For public good, not for profit.
Dour consumers have cut their spending. Could that help trigger a recession?
Apr 14, 2023
Consumer sentiment's been up and down lately.
"You only live once" may explain Americans' continued spending spree
Mar 16, 2023
Some attribute it to pent-up demand. Others think the American consumer may have changed.
New location means smarter budgeting for Michigan retailer
Mar 10, 2023
Annie Lang-Hartman, owner of Wild Lettie, just signed the lease on a new location, hoping to expand her product offerings.