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Wealthy Shoppers Expected to Fuel Faster US Holiday Retail Sales
US holiday sales are expected to rise at a faster pace this year with high-income shoppers driving most of the growth, according to the National Retail Federation. Consumers will spend more than $1 trillion in November and December — 4.2%…
US retail sales beat expectations in September on higher gasoline prices
US retail sales increased more than expected in September, boosted by higher gasoline prices, but spending elsewhere was moderate, which could temper economists' expectations for another quarter of robust consumer spending growth. SCROLL TO…
U.S. Retail Sales Expanded in September
Sales at U.S. retailers rose in September, but at a slower pace than in August, according to Commerce Department data released Thursday. Retailers' sales rose by 0.8% last month to $745 billion, slowing from the upwardly revised 1.3% pace recorded…
Retail sales saw 0.8% bump in September, but big chunk of spending went to paying for gas
NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers showed their willingness to spend in September even after a better-than-expected splurge in August. But a big chunk of their purchases last month went toward paying the bills at the gas pump, according to the…
First Look: Polène Expands U.S. Retail Footprint With South Coast Plaza Boutique
Polène is expanding its U.S. retail presence with a new boutique at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif., marking the French accessories brand's latest step in its international growth. The 1,300-square-foot location follows the opening…
US retail trade group forecasts healthy holiday sales, in part due to inflation
NEW YORK (AP) — Don't count out U.S. shoppers when it comes to shelling out money for the winter holidays despite higher fuel prices and other financial pressures. The nation's largest retail trade group said Thursday that it expects…
Rise of the rogue AI bots a horror show for retail, banking and travel
Call it revenge of the bots or revenge of the artificial intelligence agents. It may sound like an exaggeration, but as consumers increasingly use these tools, there are ramifications across a host of sectors, including retail, hospitality and…
Retail sales up 0.8% in September, but a big chunk of spending went to paying gasoline bills
Shoppers showed their willingness to spend in September even after a better-than-expected splurge in August. But a big chunk of their purchases last month went toward paying the bills at the gas pump, according to the Commerce Department 's latest…
C&F Financial's 2026 Outlook: Aggressive Market Expansion Drives New Retail Growth
When a regional bank navigates a volatile interest rate cycle by successfully expanding into new territories and sharpening its digital edge, it serves as a masterclass in local financial stewardship. C&F Financial (CFFI +0.87%), a bank holding…
KOSPI rout deepens retail losses, fuels forced selling fears
Retail investors' losses and unease are deepening as the KOSPI tumbled more than 7 percent Thursday, following a decline of over 5 percent just two days earlier. The slide, led by chip giants Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, has turned paper…
Plaza Retail REIT Announces October 2026 Distribution
Plaza Retail REIT is a leading retail property owner and developer, focused on Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, with total assets of +/- $1.0 billion. Plaza's properties include a mix of strip plazas, stand-alone small box retail outlets and…
Bitcoin Google Searches Hit Multi-Year Lows as Retail Interest Fades
Global interest in Bitcoin has dropped to its lowest level in years, according to Google Trends data for October 2026, signaling weakening retail investor engagement amid a prolonged cryptocurrency market correction. On-chain analyst Willy Woo…
Ex-Super Retail boss allegedly told wife not to discuss affair by text
Former Super Retail chief executive Anthony Heraghty allegedly warned his then wife that she should not discuss his affair with a colleague in writing because it could create significant legal problems, and repeatedly told the company's board that…
Scottish retail sales fall 0.7 per cent in real terms as shoppers rein in spending
Once inflation is taken into account, sales were down 0.7% year on year, highlighting the pressure on household budgets. Food sales rose by 1.6% compared with September last year, outperforming the three-month average of 1.2% and the 12-month…
Soft September for retailers Stats NZ data shows
The latest electronic card sales data from Stats NZ shows spending in retail industries fell 0.4 percent, or $33 million, in September compared with the previous month. Hospitality was the biggest driver of the September decline, falling $33m, or…
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