Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pam Danziger reports on retail, focused on the luxury consumer market. Despite initial gloomy headlines, the retail market is ...

US retail sales were little changed in October as solid spending in several categories was muted by a decline at motor vehicle dealers. The value of retail purchases, not adjusted for inflation, was ...

U.S. retail sales decelerated this fall, the Census Bureau said Tuesday, adding to evidence that the economy has cooled in recent months. The report, delayed by the recent government shutdown, showed ...

China’s investment slumped further and retail sales expanded at their weakest pace since the crash caused by Covid, in another month of lopsided growth that’s inflaming trade tensions with the rest of ...

The holiday season has arrived and so has the thrill of the hunt for the perfect gift. Shoppers may still be worried about inflation, but experts and retailers agree there are plenty of ways to ...

Bob Eddy, Chairman and CEO of BJ's Wholesale Club along with Matt Shay and Seth Webb of NRF meeting with Haus at the 2025 Big Show Innovation Showcase Every January, the National Retail Federation Big ...

Black Friday — and the holiday shopping season in general — may be more important than ever for retailers in 2025. But the event has evolved dramatically in recent years. “The Black Friday that we ...

The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for September showed consumer spending was lower than expected, with headline sales rising 0.2% versus the expected 0.4% monthly growth. This is down ...

Shutdown-delayed data showed American consumers closed out the third quarter on a cautious footing, while a measure of consumer confidence tumbled in November. Taken together, the new and older data ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants increased modestly in September as resilient consumers moderated their spending after splurging over the summer. Need more $$? How to start a ...

Thanksgiving is this week, which means holiday sale season is here, and your favorite retailer might have a deal or discount you can take advantage of. If you need a new outfit to wear for ...

The food and beverage retail sector is evolving at breakneck speed. Shoppers are demanding more transparency, convenience, and sustainability, while digital innovation is reshaping how products are ...