Feb 14 Watch Extreme winter weather causes widespread disruption for U.S. economy By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Dec 02 Watch Holiday cyber shopping rises while stores get more shoppers but smaller sales Holiday cyber shopping rises while stores get more shoppers but smaller sales… Continue watching
Nov 29 Watch Friday, November 29, 2013 Retailers deal with short holiday shopping season with early, extended Thanksgiving hours. Continue watching
Nov 29 Watch How holiday business openings impact workers How retailer pressure to compete for holiday dollars impacts workers, culture… Continue watching
Nov 29 Watch Retailers offer shoppers early jump on Black Friday sales Retailers offer shoppers early jump on Black Friday holiday discounts… Continue watching
Jul 15 Watch Will Retailers Invest in Safer Work Conditions in Bangladesh? Will Retailers Invest in Safer Work Conditions in Bangladesh?… Continue watching
Jul 15 Watch Retailers Launch Partnership to Improve Factory Safety in Bangladesh Retailers Launch Partnership to Improve Factory Safety in Bangladesh… Continue watching
Nov 22 Watch How ‘Black Friday’ Morphed Into ‘Gray Thursday’ Many Americans will head to the mall after Thanksgiving dinner to snag retail deals once reserved for the early morning of "Black Friday." But as retailers fear a sluggish consumer spending holiday season, more are opening on the actual holiday. Continue watching
Feb 02 Consumer Spending Drops in December While Savings Rates Increase By PBS News Hour Consumers cut spending for a sixth straight month in December and, heeding the impact of the recession-laden economy, boosted their savings rates to the highest level since May, according to the latest round of government reports. Continue reading
Nov 28 ‘Black Friday’ Shoppers, Retailers Cautious Amid Weak Economy By PBS News Hour Scores of shoppers began arriving at stores early Friday to grab deals on the traditional start of the Christmas shopping season. Many shoppers and retailers, however, remained cautious about holiday spending over concerns about the sluggish economy. Continue reading