Articles About Retail Sales
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June 19, 2013Dutch Apple Reseller Goes Underwater
The Netherlands-based Apple reseller iCentre became the latest casualty of Europe’s overall economic downturn after declaring bankruptcy on Tuesday.
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June 18, 2013Economic Optimism Spills Over Into Retail
Last week, the Department of Commerce reported that retail sales rose more than expected in May, stoking optimism for more accelerated economic growth in the near future.
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June 15, 2013iPad Sales Head North to Canadian Carriers
Although Canadians have long been able to purchase data plans for their iPads and iPad minis through their local carriers, they’ve never been able to buy those devices from those carriers’ retail locations -- until now.
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June 13, 2013Is Business Optimism Flagging Thanks to Weaker Sales?
Business have amassed inventories slowly this year.
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June 13, 2013Don’t Worry Economy, U.S. Consumers Are Still Spending
Slight improvements in the labor market and lower borrowing costs are encouraging consumers to spend.
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June 13, 2013Thursday Morning Cheat Sheet: 3 Stories Moving Markets
It's been a red day in markets around the world so far this Thursday. Here are three stories to keep an eye on.
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June 11, 2013Wholesale Inventories: Another Source of Economic Weakness?
On Tuesday, the Commerce Department announced that wholesale inventories increased 0.2 percent in April.
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June 11, 2013Tuesday’s Mid-Day Movers: 3 Stories Driving Markets
The major stocks were falling Tuesday afternoon. Here are three stories making it happen.
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June 11, 2013Retail Sales Are Struggling and the Labor Market Is No Help
Economists have argued that weak job creation will keep unemployment high and that strain could emerge in this week’s retail sales report.
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June 11, 2013
Tuesday Morning Cheat Sheet: 3 Stories Moving Markets
U.S. stock futures declined on Tuesday morning following news that the Bank of Japan would leave its monetary policy unchanged. Here are three stories to keep an eye on.
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June 10, 2013Is China’s Economic Growth on Track to Slow Down Once Again?
Recent economic data out of China suggests that the nation's rate of growth may slow down in the coming year.
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June 10, 2013
Monday Morning Cheat Sheet: 3 Stories Moving Markets
Stocks advanced on Monday morning following some positive news out of Japan. Here are three stories to keep an eye on.
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June 08, 2013Without Higher Employment, Consumer Credit Won’t Increase
Consumer credit -- a measure of lending that excludes home mortgages -- increased by $11.1 billion
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June 07, 2013Trouble? iPhone Sales Are Slipping in China
A recent report from a Beijing-based analyst indicates that Apple’s second-quarter iPhone sales have unexpectedly declined.
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June 04, 2013
Tuesday’s Mid-Day Movers: 3 Stories Driving Markets
The major stocks were almost unchanged Tuesday, waiting to see what the Federal Reserve's next move would be. Here are 3 stories making it happen.
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June 04, 2013Strengthening Retail Sales Unlikely to Last?
In the final week of May, retail sales estimates spiked.
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June 04, 2013
Tuesday Morning Cheat Sheet: 3 Stories Moving Markets
Markets advanced on Tuesday morning, echoing mid-day gains in Europe. Here are three stories to keep an eye on.
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May 29, 2013Wednesday’s Mid-Day Movers: 3 Stories Driving Markets
The major stocks were slipping Wednesday afternoon. Here are three stories making it happen.
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May 29, 2013Has Soaring Consumer Confidence Boosted Retail Sales?
Retail sales figures continue to show a mixed picture of the health of the American consumer...
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May 22, 2013Target’s Weak Results: Blame It On the Weather
Target reported Wednesday that first-quarter earnings plummeted 29 percent.
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May 21, 2013Did Spring’s Arrival Give Americans a Reason to Spend?
Spring’s arrival in late April gave retailers a small boost...
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May 20, 2013When It Comes To Retail, No One Is Better Than Apple
Apple’s stores have outpaced the rest of the retail industry in sales per customer.
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May 15, 20137 Big Brands Bangladesh Needs Answers From
Since the deadly Bangladesh factory collapse, U.S. and European retail companies that source their clothing from factories in the subcontinental nation have been under increased pressure to help enforce safer work conditions.
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May 14, 2013Is the American Consumer Back?
Retail sales in May are not off to the strongest start...
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May 14, 2013Market Concerns Are At Bay For Now
Here's what investors need to know now...
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May 13, 2013Are Businesses Shakier on the Economy Than Consumers?
Broadly speaking, the data suggest that U.S. businesses remain uncertain about the strength of the U.S. economic recovery...
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May 13, 2013Is Consumer Spending Starting off the Second Quarter Strong?
The Commerce Department announced Monday that retail sales edged up last month 0.1 percent...
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May 13, 2013Transocean’s Succession Plan and Dell Needs Details: Morning Buzzers
U.S. stock futures edged lower on Monday morning, despite a better-than-expected retail sales report. Here's what's buzzing...
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May 07, 2013
Tuesday’s Mid-Day Movers: 3 Stories Driving Markets
U.S. stocks were a mixed bag on Tuesday afternoon. The Dow broke above 15,000 for the second time in a week, while the tech sector lagged...
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May 07, 2013
Will Happy Consumers Make Retail Look Good?
The weekly retail sales data showed some softness for the week of May 4...
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