US retail sales rose more than expected in May, up 0.6%, helped by a jump in car sales, according to government data. BBC News – Economy
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Positive Signs: Jobless Claims Drop, Retail Sales Rise
By admin on Thursday, June 13th, 2013 | Comments Off
There were fewer people applying for unemployment insurance last week. And in May, consumers spent more — particularly on cars. Economy
Read More...Bad weather hits retail sales again
By admin on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 | Comments Off
UK retail sales in April were 1.3% lower than in March as bad weather continued to dent spending, official figures show. BBC News – Economy
Read More...Asian shares steady, retail sales underpins dollar
By admin on Monday, May 13th, 2013 | Comments Off
By Chikako Mogi TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian shares paused from selling on Tuesday while the dollar was underpinned by better-than-expected U.S. retail sales suggesting a steady recovery in the world's largest economy. U.S. stocks paused overnight from last week's record high closings and European shares edged off five-year highs after renewed concerns banks sparked profit-taking [...]
Read More...US retail sales inch up in April
By admin on Monday, May 13th, 2013 | Comments Off
US retail sales rose unexpectedly in April, after falling back in the previous month. BBC News – Economy
Read More...Falling Gas Prices Fuel Uptick in Retail Sales
By admin on Monday, May 13th, 2013 | Comments Off
U.S. retail rose 0.1% in April, an unexpected gain as shoppers opened their wallets at most retailers and offset a big decline in sales at gas stations. WSJ.com: Economy
Read More...The Philosophy, Economics Behind Sourcing Retail
By admin on Saturday, May 11th, 2013 | Comments Off
Host Scott Simon talks to Michael Preysman, founder and CEO of Everlane, an online clothing retailer based in San Francisco that provides information to consumers about where its products are made. Economy
Read More...Retail Training – A Blueprint for Success
By admin on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 | Comments Off
Authentic Training provides tips and advice on retail training today and explains what retailers need to focus on to ensure they succeed in today's competitive market. (PRWeb April 25, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10650921.htm Business: Economy
Read More...Shifting Retail Landscape Tilts Support For Online Sales Tax
By admin on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 | Comments Off
The U.S. Senate seems ready to let states collect sales tax from more online retailers. Support for the measure has increased as businesses have converged their online and offline sales. “We’re looking for consistency” in how taxes are collected, says the owner of a St. Louis pet store chain. Politics
Read More...Instant View – Retail sales edge lower as forecast in March
By admin on Thursday, April 18th, 2013 | Comments Off
LONDON (Reuters) – Unusually cold weather hurt British retail sales in March, official data showed on Thursday, confirming the fragile state of the country’s economy in the first three months of 2013. ANALYST COMMENT ROSS WALKER, RBS “They’re pretty much as expected. The main story here is just retracing some of the unusual strength in [...]
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