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Retail sales
Confident in the economy or not, American consumers are going out
Feb 28, 2023
Sales at restaurants and bars were up around 25 percent from last year. Part of that is likely due to pent-up demand.
For those who sell, predicting the economy is more than theoretical
Feb 21, 2023
Manufacturers and retailers have to decide what to make or stock now based on where they think the economy will be later.
On Presidents Day, many elect to shop, despite prices
Feb 20, 2023
Retail sales were up 3% in January from the month before, but some categories — like building supplies — were mostly flat.
Consumers say they're worried about the economy, but retail sales are strong
Feb 17, 2023
Data released this week shows there’s a disconnect between what people say and what they do.
Valentine's Day chocolate sales were strong ... but it'd be helpful if you shopped earlier
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Sarah Leeson
Feb 17, 2023
"It's fun but it's difficult to know how much to make when everyone comes in on the same day," said Kristin Thalheimer Bingham, co-owner of Dean's Sweets in Portland, Maine.
What recession fears? Consumers shopped up a storm in January
Feb 15, 2023
We spent despite being whipsawed by economic news. Raises and slowing inflation helped.
The retail sector sees signs of a cautious consumer
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Justin Ho
Feb 13, 2023
Most executives predict that consumers will continue to be more selective this year.
For public good, not for profit.
For this toy store, it's a race to restock the shelves
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Sean McHenry
Jan 18, 2023
The owner of a North Carolina toy shop talks about the state of her business after the holiday retail season.
Declining December retail sales hit especially hard for small businesses
Jan 18, 2023
How did this holiday season go? A few entrepreneurs weigh in.
Retail sales rose a smidgen in August, but some see warning signs
Sep 15, 2022
Sales rose 0.3% last month, but there are signs some consumers are pulling back on big-ticket items, excluding cars.