Retail industry jobs drop in August, but eclipse 2017 levelsA tight labor market impacted retail job growth in August, however employment is up significantly higher than last year. Forecast: Consumers' use of grocery apps to nearly double this yearGrocery apps are among the fastest-growing apps in the United States, and their momentum shows no sign of slowing. Consumer confidence highest in nearly 18 years Building on modest increases in July, consumer confidence skyrocketed in August to hit its highest level in years. Consumer sentiment slides to 11-month low Consumer sentiment dipped in August amid concern about rising prices. Analysis: Home Depot strong on top and bottom lines When the last quarter's sales results were slower than expected, we noted that the factors driving the deterioration in growth were temporary. Home Depot roars back in record Q2 After early selling-season weather disruptions, The Home Depot rebounded in the second quarter — in a big way. NRF ups its sales forecast—with a caveat The National Retail Federation increased its retail sales forecast for 2018, citing tax reform and other positive economic indicators. But the positive news came with a warning. Good news for retailers in this sports niche With both the 2018 PGA Championship and U.S. Open Tennis Championship coming up, the golf and tennis equipment markets have something to celebrate. Winning the Hearts–and Loyalty–of Younger Consumers Not only are today’s younger consumers financially conscious, they’re also heavily influenced by cost when it comes to purchasing decisions. San Francisco retail landmark reportedly files Chapter 11 Burdened with debt and falling sales, Gump’s Holdings LLC is the latest department store to file for bankruptcy protection. First Previous 110 111 112 113 114 Next Last
