Record crowds to shop during Thanksgiving weekend; most popular day to shop is …Deals are expected to bring out a record number of shoppers over the long Thanksgiving weekend. Retail sales up in October as consumers keep spendingAmerican shoppers didn’t let inflation put too much of a dent in their spending in October, with many getting a jump start on the holiday season. Hiring update: Seasonal hiring slows but overall retail employment up There is some good news for retailers in a new retail hiring report. Imports slow as holiday season ramps up With retailers well stocked for the holiday season, imports at the nation’s major container ports should continue to slow from records set earlier in the year. Holiday sales: Consumer ‘fundamentals’ to counter rising prices, interest rates NRF predicts ‘healthy’ holiday sales as growth slows amid inflation This year’s holiday sales will be solid, but their growth won’t be anywhere near last year. Imports heading for two-year low; retailers have holiday stock Imports at the nation’s major container ports are expected to fall to their lowest level in nearly two years by the end of 2022. NRF: Consumers still spending; a recession would likely be ‘mild’ Concerns about high inflation and the Federal Reserve interest rate hikes intended to bring it under control, haven’t stopped consumers from spending. Indicators disagree on whether U.S. in a recession The 25 fastest-growing retailers are … Harbor Freight Tools led an annual listing of the fastest-growing retail companies. First Previous 9 10 11 12 13 Next Last
