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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 -
Trendline
The direct-to-consumer landscape in retail
More mature brands are pursuing exit strategies and expanding their reach, while traditional retailers are increasingly shifting to a DTC model.
By Retail Dive staff -
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 -
Food retailers vow not to sell GMO fish
The announcement comes as the FDA moves closer to approving genetically engineered salmon for sale in the U.S.
By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2013
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