Popular retail stores push for U.S. tax reform

Industry leaders are working with Washington tax panels.

By Philip Nations • April 9, 2013

Economists eye this week’s retail sales report

Data on consumer spending may indicate long-term trends.

By Philip Nations • April 8, 2013

What was wrong with U.S. retail trends in March?

Despite early predictions, some economists reveal why they remain optimistic.

By Philip Nations • April 8, 2013

Retail surge equals economic boon for Australia

Retail sales number surprises economists.

By Philip Nations • April 5, 2013

Europe facing challenges in retail sales so far

Early figures may reveal the ability to support economic growth.

By Philip Nations • April 5, 2013

How long can retail food prices rise?

The AFBF lays down a prediction, based on survey results.

By Philip Nations • April 5, 2013

Canada removes tariff, but will it boost retail?

The Retail Council of Canada approves of the move.

By Philip Nations • April 4, 2013

Why the U.S. market can stymie British retailers

Despite challenges, it remains the choice destination for international expansion.

By Philip Nations • April 3, 2013

New York State winces at tax breaks to help retail

Check out who the ban is going to affect.

By Philip Nations • April 2, 2013

Toys'R'Us won't go public after all

Find out why the company decided it just didn't make sense.

By Philip Nations • April 2, 2013

Target Canada talks seriously about sticker shock

The company continues its quest to compete as it learns the lay of the land.

By Philip Nations • April 2, 2013

The turning tide of Chinese retail

Times are changing, and so are retail opportunities.

By Philip Nations • April 2, 2013

Surprise: Consumer sentiment went up in March

Check out the good news from Bloomberg.

By Philip Nations • April 1, 2013

Did Target bite off more than it can chew in Canada?

The retail giant is being forced to up its game to compete north of the Minnesota border.

By Brian Warmoth • March 31, 2013

First civilian to head AAFES upgrades military shopping experience

New AAFES CEO Tom Shull is using his private sector background to create a more competitive military shopping enterprise.

By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2013

Apple to triple Indian retail presence by 2015 without Apple Stores

The tech giant will instead focus on "exclusive stores."

By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2013

Jewelry stores are most likely to weather troubled Chinese retail sector

The first two months of 2013 saw the slowest retail sales growth for China in nine years.

By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2013

Europeans choose Amazon over other online retailers

Amazon dominated e-commerce in Europe in December.

By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013

Senate vote makes online sales tax all but certain

The days of tax-free online sales are likely to end regardless of how the Marketplace Fainess Act Debate turns out.

By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013

Dollar General to open 11,000th store in 2013

The company plans to open more than 600 new stores this year.

By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013

Target to sell off over $200 million of debt

The retailer's latest unloading of debt follows the October sale of its credit card debt to TD Bank.

By Roger Riddell • March 24, 2013

REI lays off 'limited number' of employees

The layoffs come as the company's executive is being confirmed to lead the U.S. Interior Department.

By Roger Riddell • March 22, 2013

Unsatisfied Apple retail employees anonymously vent via social media

The employees vent frustrations via social media sites despite strict corporate policies against doing so.

By Roger Riddell • March 22, 2013

H&M reports 10% profit decline for first quarter

Poor weather and tough economic conditions contributed to the drop.

By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013

China set to become largest online retail market by 2020

Its 2012 e-commerce sales are already quickly approaching those of the U.S.

By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013