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Rakuten sells record ¥400 billion of bonds on retail demand
Rakuten Group priced ¥400 billion ($2.5 billion) of yen-denominated bonds on Friday, including debt aimed at individual investors, in its largest-ever yen bond sale. The 5.5-year bonds carry a 4.37% coupon and were priced at a spread of 200…
National Retail Federation forecasts holiday sales growth - TT
National Retail Federation expects holiday retail sales to rise 4.2% year over year in November and December to $1.01 trillion. NRF said inflation, higher fuel costs and a sluggish labor market will pressure moderate-income households while…
Date Lady syrup is having a breakout year: Retail deals with Erewhon and Sprouts are just the beginning
Many consumers are blissfully unaware of the work that it takes to get a product on the shelves of their favorite local market. Colleen Sundlie, founder of Date Lady, sure does. The brand's Original Date Syrup, Chocolate Spread, and Sweet Chili…
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…
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…
Retail sales rose 0.8% last month | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
NEW YORK -- 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…
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…
Magic: The Gathering's New Foundations Commander Decks Are Finally Back in Stock After Shortages Across Major Online Retailers Since Launch
Magic: The Gathering's new Foundations Commander decks are back in stock at major online retailers, including Amazon, after shortages since their arrival alongside Reality Fracture. The five decks arrived on October 2, 2026, giving players an…
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…
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