Washington—The U.S. Commerce Department today released April retail sales figures that were much better than anyone expected … [Read more...]
Matthew Shay
Apparel, Accessories Sales Increase Help April Retail Sales Rise Higher Than Expected
May 13, 2013 -
Study: Imports Lower Consumer Prices While Creating U.S. Jobs
Washington—To coincide with “Imports Work Week” May 6 to 10, several U.S. trade associations released a new study that shows … [Read more...]
May 8, 2013 -
NRF: Mother’s Day Spending to Rise 11% This Year
Washington–“A father may turn his back on his child, brothers and sisters may become inveterate enemies, husbands may desert … [Read more...]
May 2, 2013 -
Commerce Dept: March Retail Falls Most in 9 Months
Washington—March retail sales fell the most in nine months as employment slowed, gas prices rose while bad weather and the … [Read more...]
April 12, 2013 -
NRF Launches Campaign to Enhance Retail Industry’s Perception
Washington–Does retail suffer from a perception problem? The National Retail Federation (NRF), the largest retail trade … [Read more...]
April 11, 2013 -
NRF: Shoppers’ Easter Spending to be Flat With Last Year?
Washington—American shoppers looking to buy their Easter best this year may likely spend no more than they did last year. … [Read more...]
March 20, 2013 -
Commerce Dept: February Retail Sales Best Since September 2012
Washington—Despite concerns that the increased payroll tax and higher income taxes on wealthy Americans would hinder 2013 sales, … [Read more...]
March 13, 2013 -
NRF: St. Patrick’s Day to Bring Green to Retailers This Year?
Washington–St. Patrick’s Day may not have the gift-giving attributes that Valentine’s Day and other holidays have, but the … [Read more...]
March 6, 2013 -
Commerce Dept: January Retail Sales Up Despite Tax Hike Worries
Washington—Worries that the hike in payroll taxes that went into effect in January might hinder retail sales appear to be … [Read more...]
February 13, 2013 -
Cautious Consumers to Keep Cupid at Bay This Year?
Washington–Love may be in the air, but consumers are still hesitant to inhale deeply and open their wallets too much wider than … [Read more...]
February 8, 2013 -
Retailers Pleased: “Container Cliff” Averted
Washington—The nation’s retailers applauded a tentative contact agreement reached late Friday between the International … [Read more...]
February 4, 2013 -
2013 Retail Sales Increase Projected to Slow
Washington—Coming off a heels of a 2012 holiday season that had lower growth than originally projected, 2013 is likely too to … [Read more...]
January 28, 2013 -
