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Williams-Sonoma is heading into the holidays on the heels of a strong third quarter, fueled by record sales at its namesake brand and as consumers continue to spend on all things related to the home.

Macy’s Inc. reported a narrower-than-expected third-quarter loss but its sales fell as spending declined on apparel and accessories amid the pandemic.

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings reported better-than-expected third-quarter profit and sales fueled by strong online growth.

Atlanta, Houston, and Orlando were the metropolitan areas leading the road to retail recovery in October.

Consumers can now use Google Pay for activities such as automatically redeeming retailer discounts and setting up bank accounts.

Target Corp. reported a blockbuster quarter that easily outpaced Street estimates as the discounter continues to leverage and benefit from pandemic-related shopping trends.

Lowe’s Companies reported surging sales, including a 130% increase online, as customers continued to spend on their homes during the pandemic.

The TJX Cos. reported third-quarter sales and earnings that beat the Street and said it plans to reinstate its quarterly dividend payment.