Matthew Shay

Dillard’s is looking toward the holiday season, when department stores generate about 25 percent of their total annual sales. Retail analysts expect Dillard’s and other retailers should have a season of good cheer. read more >

Sustained spending levels may be temporary. There are some caution lights flashing yellow. read more >

Holiday sales in the United States increased 3 percent to $626.1 billion in 2015, less than the predicted growth of 3.7 percent, the National Retail Federation reported earlier this month. read more >