Consumer confidence reaches two-year highConsumers are feeling more upbeat amid cooling inflation and a still-tight labor market. Amazon lowers price for IRobot acquisition to $1.4 billionA long-planned acquisition by Amazon of the maker of the robotic Roomba vacuum is a step closer to happening — but at a lower price than originally announced. Done Deal: David’s Bridal sold; up to 195 stores to remain open David's Bridal has closed on a deal that will keep the company up and running online and in-store — but with a much smaller footprint. Credit card ‘swipe’ fees could account for $3 billion of back-to-school costs Credit card fees could drive up the price of school and college supplies this year. How retailers can minimize expenses for the rest of the summer As retailers head deeper into the summer, many hope for a break from several stressful months of crowded inventories, rising inflation, and timid customers. Walmart launches $1 million school fundraising initiative Walmart is teaming up with customers to aid schools. Salesforce: Inflation affects U.S. Q2 online sales E-commerce sales in the U.S. are displaying a trend not seen in almost 10 years. Circana: Discretionary general merchandise sales in steady decline Shifts in performance over typical retail peaks will have implications for major holidays in second half of the year. Survey finds retail store managers optimistic going into second half of year Three quarters of retail store managers report their sales levels match or are exceeding last year at this time. Retail sales inch up in June — but not in all categories Retail sales edged up in June as consumers continued to shop. First Previous 140 141 142 143 144 Next Last
