Tag: Retail

January Retail Rebounds After December’s Surprising Report

January retail sales improved over the prior month and likely indicate that surprisingly weak December data was an outlier. A report on retail sales released by the Commerce Department Monday showed a 0.2 percent month-over-month gain from December. Gains were posted in eight of 13 categories, including nonstore retail, which […]

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 Interior Design just outside of Seattle with her husband James, was afraid her clients might not be as willing to dig into their pockets for […]