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For every unsold good, there's a liquidator waiting

by Kristin Schwab

Aug 24, 2022

Big-box retailers are dumping excess inventory because of lower sales. Liquidators, who resell that merchandise, are thriving.

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What Walmart and Home Depot's rising sales say about consumer sentiment

by Justin Ho

Aug 16, 2022

Walmart customers are thinking about rising prices. Home Depot customers are thinking about rising interest rates.

A look at Home Depot's sales indicates that people are opting to improve their existing homes rather than buy a new place.

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Spending is up, but consumer confidence isn't

by Kristin Schwab

Jul 15, 2022

Retail sales rose in June, yet inflation is still a factor in how and where people are willing to spend.

While electronic and appliance sales saw the biggest drop in the last year, spending at bars and restaurants remain strong.

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Retail sales dip may be lined with silver

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Jun 15, 2022

The slight decline from April to May could indicate a slowing economy — which the Federal Reserve is hoping for.

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How long can consumers keep spending in this economy?

by Mitchell Hartman

May 17, 2022

Retail sales have been up in the past few months, but that could change amid economic uncertainty, persistent inflation and souring consumer sentiment.

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February was another disappointment for retail sales

by Samantha Fields

Mar 16, 2022

They've been up and down like a bouncing ball for the past few months.

Not adjusting for inflation, retail sales in February were up just 0.3% over January. Factoring in inflation, they were actually down.

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COVID & Unemployment

Is the virus still in control of the economy?

by Mitchell Hartman

Feb 17, 2022

Recent numbers suggest this economy is increasingly shrugging its shoulders at the pandemic.

Consumers are reverting back to pre-pandemic habits, in terms of savings and spending. This could be a sign that the economy is learning to deal with COVID.

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Americans are buying a whole lot of furniture

by Matt Levin

Feb 16, 2022

Home furnishing sales went up 7.2% month over month in January, but why are people buying so much furniture?

Furniture sales climbed in January as people made themselves more comfortable at home.

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Amazon's brick-and-mortar clothing store? All about the algorithm

by Justin Ho

Jan 21, 2022

The online retailer has been experimenting with physical locations for several years now.

Amazon already has brick-and-mortar stores, including for books and groceries. Now, it's looking to clothing.

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Consumer spending boosting companies like P&G despite price hikes

by Justin Ho

Jan 20, 2022

Question remains, though: When will consumers cut spending?

Even though shoppers are facing inflation at the checkout line, many are still in the position to afford name brands.

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