Economy Oct 13 Uncertainty over the economy and tariffs forces many retailers to be cautious on holiday hiring By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press
Economy Aug 03 Personalized pricing has spread across many industries. Here’s how consumers can avoid it As AI powers individualized pricing across industries, businesses are increasingly charging based on what they think you can pay. By Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation
Economy Jul 05 Watch 7:43 What’s behind a thrifting boom among American shoppers While thrift stores are nothing new, they’re becoming more popular as shoppers deal with rising costs of living and even in some cases earn a living as resellers. The secondhand clothing industry is projected to grow about three times faster… By Ali Rogin, Veronica Vela
Economy Nov 30 Watch 7:35 Consumers still feel inflation’s squeeze as holiday shopping season begins The weekend after Thanksgiving is the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, beginning with Black Friday. Some retailers have been offering discounts throughout November in hopes of encouraging shoppers squeezed by inflation to open their wallets. We hear from… By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Veronica Vela
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. By Anne D'Innocenzio
Nov 04 Many retailers offer ‘returnless refunds.’ Just don’t expect them to talk much about it By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press Even if brands don't provide details about such policies on their websites, returnless refunds are expanding in at least some retail corners. Continue reading
May 27 How inflation-weary shoppers can find summer deals at major retailers By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press The reductions, which mostly involve groceries, are getting introduced as inflation showed its first sign of easing this year but not enough for consumers who are struggling to pay for basic necessities. Continue reading
Nov 22 Target to keep stores closed on Thanksgiving for good By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press To limit crowds in stores, retailers last year were forced to turn what had become a weekend shopping blitz into an extended event with holiday sales beginning as early as October. Continue reading
Oct 06 3 reasons Forever 21’s bankruptcy doesn’t spell the end of brick-and-mortar retailing By Anthony Dukes, The Conversation Three advantages physical stores still have over their online-only rivals. Continue reading
Oct 15 Watch 6:33 The fall of a retail icon: why Americans stopped shopping at Sears The once formidable retail giant Sears files for bankruptcy protection. The company, which also owns Kmart, will continue to operate as executives try to reverse a downward spiral exacerbated by e-commerce. John Yang examines the company’s storied legacy and tumultuous… Continue watching