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June 21, 2012
Retail’s Hottest Emerging Markets

Economic uncertainty throughout Europe and the United States and political instability in the Middle East are putting an increased spotlight on developing markets, which are forging full-speed ahead and show no signs of slowing down, according to the 11th annual Global Retail Development Index by consulting firm A.T. Kearney.

December 9, 2011
First Data: November spending up a moderate 7.3%

The SpendTrend analysis released Friday by First Data Corp., which tracks same-store consumer spending by credit, signature debit, PIN debit, EBT cards and checks at U.S. merchant locations, found that overall year-over-year dollar volume growth was up 7.3% in November 2011, down from October’s 9.4% growth.

October 24, 2011
Perfect Storm for Apparel Retailers

With gloomy consumer sentiment surveys reflecting dysfunction in both Wall Street and Washington, stagnant GDP growth, stubborn 9% unemployment and the ongoing housing slump, most experts are calling for a conservative holiday season.

May 31, 2011
Consumer confidence falls in May

Consumer confidence declined in May, according to the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index.

May 16, 2011
Deloitte Consumer Spending Index slides in April

Falling real wages and rising jobless claims in April contributed to largest single month drop in the Deloitte Consumer Spending Index since November 2007.

May 10, 2011
FMI report: Shoppers continue to tighten their belts

Rising fuel costs, higher commodity prices and increasing international market demand for food are pushing food inflation higher and higher, according to the Food Marketing Institute’s U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends report released Tuesday.

April 12, 2011
SpendTrend report: March growth steady despite challenging comps

A report released Tuesday by First Data Corp. found that, despite tough comps and a late Easter, March 2011 same-store consumer spending by credit, signature debit, PIN debit, EBT cards and checks at U.S. merchant locations showed a steady uptick.

December 15, 2010
U.S. consumer prices rose less-than-forecast 0.1% in November

The Labor Department reported Wednesday that the consumer-price index increased 0.1% in November after a 0.2% rise the prior month.

October 18, 2010
Consumer Sentiment Index declined in October

The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan preliminary index of consumer sentiment, released Friday, showed that confidence among U.S. consumers unexpectedly declined in October, with Americans more pessimistic about current economic conditions.

October 14, 2010
Consumer Sentiment Index declined in October

The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan preliminary index of consumer sentiment, released Friday, showed that confidence...

October 14, 2010
Report: Consumer prices edge up 0.1% in September

A Friday report from the Labor Department showed that the cost of living in the...

May 11, 2010
Spending continued to climb in April

Consumer spending rose for the second consecutive in April and remains at its highest level...

May 5, 2010
Nielsen: Global consumer confidence hits pre-recession levels

Global consumer confidence in first quarter 2010 rebounded to reach its highest level since third...

October 13, 2009
Colorado first state to reduce minimum wage

Colorado will become the first state to reduce its minimum wage because of a falling...

January 14, 2009
Survey: Consumer Spending Stabilizing

Consumer spending may finally be stabilizing, even though the overall outlook on the economy remains...

November 16, 2008
Economist: Thanksgiving to Gobble Up More Food Dollars

Thanksgiving prices are up about 6% this year compared to last year, according to Purdue...

September 14, 2008
Survey: Retail CFOs Concerned About Election

About 69% of CFOs at leading U.S. retailers are worried about tax reform as a...

September 8, 2008
99 Cents Only Chain Raises Prices to 99.99 Cents

Discounter 99 Cents Only Stores Inc. said Monday it will raise its top price from...

September 4, 2008
99 Cents Only Stores to Re-evaluate Pricing Strategy

Amid rising inflation and soaring food prices, the 99? Only Stores chain is re-evaluating its...

June 18, 2008
May Sales in Britain Show Biggest Monthly Gain in 22 Years

Retail sales surprisingly soared in Britain during May, revealing the biggest monthly gain in 22...

May 29, 2008
Majority of U.S. Consumers Believe Country is in Recession

Eighty-five percent of U.S. consumers believe the country is currently in a recession and consumer...

January 14, 2008
Deloitte Research Leading Index Falls

New York City Deloitte & Touche USA LLP said Tuesday its Leading Index of Consumer...

December 26, 2007
U.S. Consumer Confidence Inches Up in December

Washington U.S. consumer confidence rose slightly in December due to an increase in short-term expectations,...

September 13, 2007
Consumers Could Face Higher Toy Prices

New York City, ...

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