Stores going out of business is not unusual. What is unusual is the sheer amount of store closings by major retail chains in the past […]
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Five Things to Watch For in the March Personal Income and Outlays Report
The first 100 days: The time-honored test of whether or not a new president has the ability to advance his agenda in Washington ends on […]
Five Things to Watch for in March Retail Sales Report
March Retail Sales report from the Commerce Department comes out on Friday. February’s report saw only a 0.1 percent increase in retail sales. The upside […]
Is It Game Over for Game Stores?
Nick Kramer is your average gamer in his 30s. He’s a senior trainer for Chase Bank. A job that pays him enough to take his […]
Confidence Soars Amid Modest Consumption
Consumer confidence may be soaring but consumer spending has barely moved since last month. The Bureau of Economic Analysis released its latest report on March […]
Shoppers Are Looking For A Discount — And TJX is Reaping The Benefits
When President Trump took office in January, Simone Wilson was worried about how it might impact her small business. Wilson, who co-owns Spartan Construction and […]
Retail Sales Slightly Increase in February
The economy still looks great for President Trump as retail sales grow, but only by the slightest of margins. Total retail sales for February increased […]
January Retail Sales Surpass Expectations
Trump’s presidency started on a good note with consumers as retail sales increased more than expected for January. A Commerce Department report on Wednesday showed […]
So what are consumers actually spending their money on?
The news from the nation’s biggest retailers has been bleak as one after another have reported weak sales. Whether it’s Macy’s, which is laying off […]