Economy Feb 28 Consumers cut spending by most in four years last month Ongoing tariff threats from Washington and potentially sweeping government job cuts have darkened consumers’ mood and may be weighing on an otherwise mostly healthy economy.
Politics Feb 27 What to know about the Feb. 28 economic boycott A grassroots organization is encouraging U.S. residents not to spend any money Friday as an act of “economic resistance” to protest what the group's founder sees as the malign influence of billionaires, big corporations and both major political parties on…
Nation Nov 29 Does Black Friday still reign as a holiday shopping juggernaut? The day after Thanksgiving still reigns as the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season even if it's lost some luster.
Economy Nov 29 Retailers hope bigger Black Friday deals energize holiday shoppers Retailers in the United States and some other countries have spent weeks pushing early holiday deals, but they are trying to seduce customers with promises of bigger discounts on Black Friday.
Economy Nov 28 Why retailers still see Black Friday as the high point of the holiday shopping season In the U.S., analysts envision a solid holiday shopping season, though perhaps not as robust as last year’s, with many shoppers under financial pressure and cautious with their discretionary spending despite the easing of inflation.
Nation May 24 After backlash and threats, Target pulls some LGBTQ+ merchandise from store Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers.
Nation Nov 24 Walmart shooting only latest in workplace attacks, experts say more needed to prevent violence The mass shooting Wednesday at a Walmart in Virginia is only the latest example of a workplace shooting perpetrated by an employee.
Economy Oct 14 As rent and food prices rise, retail sales remained flat in September The pace of sales at U.S. retailers was unchanged in September from August as rising prices for rent and food chipped away at money available for other things.
Economy Sep 15 Retail sales climb 0.3 percent in Aug. from July, even as inflation remains high U.S. retail sales rose an unexpected 0.3 percent last month after falling 0.4 percent in July, the Commerce Department said Thursday. Excluding business at gas stations, sales rose 0.8 percent.
Nation Aug 03 High inflation makes back-to-school spending harder for many families This back-to-school shopping season, parents are focusing on the basics while also trading down to cheaper stores as surging inflation takes a toll on their household budgets.