CHICAGO (Reuters) - Lower-priced U.S. retailers posted better-than-expected sales results in August as consumers looked to save money in the key back-to-school season, ...
Retailers expected to report weak August results on dim back-to-school season It may be the beginning of the year for students, but for ...
Despie higher consumer confidence, analysts predict May sales dip as recession drags on The weather has finally thawed, so what about the icy grip consumers have kept on their wallets? Thursday's retail sales numbers for May will offer insight into whether an ...
Retailers expected to report dismal September sales, a bad omen for holiday season, industry The weak retail sales merchants had been expected to post for September will likely prove to have been a disaster as the financial meltdown that began halfway through ...
Cautious ordering means idle factories abroad and fewer choices for consumers A KEY SEASON: For many retailers, including consumer electronics chains, holiday business accounts for as much as 40 percent of sales. For toy sellers, it's 50 percent, while mall-based clothing chains ...
More stores try marathon hours in dismal shopping season, but is it worth it? Just as they did at the start of the season, more of the nation's stores are pulling marathon hours in the holiday season's finale. But with hardly the ...
Stores to dump a lump of coal _ higher prices_ on consumers this holiday season Christmas in July? Maybe not a bad idea this year. Retailers are already talking about price increases of up to 15 percent this year on holiday goods, ...
