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U.S. consumer confidence fell to a 1-1/2 year low in July as consumers grew more pessimistic about current conditions.

Continuing analysis of Prime Day 2022 indicates inflation-weary consumers were receptive to heavy price slashing.

The summer of 2022 isn’t shaping up as a particularly good one for most small businesses, particularly retail.

A new consumer survey indicates ways retailers can make the drive-thru experience more satisfying for customers.

New data indicates where, and how, criminals are successfully committing online fraud.

Concerns about inflation are taking a toll on some retailers — with some notable exceptions.

Retailers looking for growing markets in which to open stores can gain valuable insights in a new report that reveals the top-selling master-planned communities in the United States.

Three retailers dominate back-to-school shopping.

Online shoppers are not forgiving when it comes to quality of delivery.

Overall retail sales (includes gasoline stations and restaurants) rose 1% in June from May, reported the U.S. Census Bureau. Here's the reaction of some industry experts.