Spring Sales Fever

For many store owners it was an early spring, with warm weather and high demand for spring fashions, and retailers saw a clear boost in revenue. From discount and department stores to smaller brick and mortars, retailers reported better than expected sales in March, a sign that Americans are feeling better about the economy. And [...]

Despite Weather, February Retail Sales Rise Again in Most Categories

Consumers braved winter storms nationwide to go shopping last month, in another good sign the recovery is holding.

NRF Sees Retail Sales Jumping by 4 Percent in 2011

The industry trade group says it’s ‘cautiously optimistic’ about growth, citing low hiring and higher energy costs as negative factors.

Retailers Pin Hopes on Gift Card Redemptions To Boost Winter Sales

Looking to keep the sales momentum going, shop owners are waiting for gift card recipients to cash them in and boost business.

U.S. Retail Sales Rose Again in December, for Sixth Straight Month of Gains

Another good sign pops up that the economy is on the mend. Now, how do we keep the momentum going?

Economy on the Mend? Gov't Says Retail Sales Up Again in November

There’s more good news on the retail front as consumers show yet again they’re ready to spend, the Commerce Department says.

Retail Sales Up for Fourth Straight Month

In a hopeful sign for shopkeepers everywhere, the NRF reports that retail sales rose again in October. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?

Recent Sales Up, Beat Analysts’ Expectations

Retail sales have again beat what analysts predicted, giving rise to hope that Christmas will help pull businesses out of the doldrums

Good News: Retail Sales Climb Again in September

Retail sales were up for the second month in a row. Analysts are cautiously hopeful that this signals a better-than-expected sales season.

Holiday Retail Sales Seen Increasing

There might be more holiday cheer than expected as one analysis firm says holiday sales will be up this year over last.

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