shopping
Park Plaza Mall Has New Owner In Waiting
The buyer's credo: Repurposing challenged real estate into revitalized community hubs. read more >
Shoppers, Workers Clash Over Post-Pandemic Expectations
There's a disconnect between customers who want to shop and dine like they used to during pre-pandemic times and exhausted employees who no longer want to work those long hours — a push-pull that is only being heightened during the busy holiday shopping season. read more >
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Retail Sales Up 0.3% in August Amid Inflation
The sales figures for August were largely boosted by higher spending on vehicles. read more >
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Retail Sales in May Slip 0.3% Amid Surging Inflation
A sharp decline in auto sales, largely because of higher prices and shortages of new car inventories, depressed the retail sales figure. read more >
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Despite Supply Issues and Omicron, Holiday Sales Rise 8.5%
Sales increased at the the fastest pace in 17 years. read more >
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US Consumer Confidence Rises Despite Omicron, Higher Prices
It reached the highest rating since July. read more >
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Resilient Shoppers Push Retail Sales Up 0.7% in September
There were signs that people were splurging for new clothes for the back-to-school season or for a return to the office. read more >
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