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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…
How a Chinese-made toy gets to a US retailer
On the underside of most children's toys on sale in the US you'll find the same three words – 'Made in China'. Nearly eight in 10 toys (78.3%) imported into the country in 2024 came from China, according to US government figures. Last year…
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…
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…
McDonald's unveils new-look retail park restaurant
McDonald's has unveiled its new-look restaurant at Warrington's Gemini Park. The fast-food branch, which is owned and operated by franchisee Mark Nuttall, has undergone a redesign which promises to deliver a better customer experience. With diners…
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…
Pump-Pain Spreads: Retail Sales Soar To Record High, Sentiment Sits As Record Low
BofA's omniscient analysts expected a hotter than expected retail sales print this morning (but it came with a warning as they start to see some substitution effects as rising gasoline spend is wearing on discretionary purchases). Once again, BofA…
Retail sales up a better-than-expected 0.8% in September as shoppers remain resilient
NEW YORK -- Shoppers showed their willingness to spend in September even after a better-than-expected splurge in August. Retail sales increased 0.8% last month, after delivering a revised 1.3% gain in August, according to the Commerce Department's…
Corporate cop says former Super Retail boss misled market over 'romantic or intimate' relationship
The corporate regulator has alleged that former Super Retail boss Anthony Heraghty engaged in a romantic relatioship with the group's HR boss Jane Kelly while they were both employed there, and may have resulted in a breach of his director's…
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