But those adjustments — the most drastic since the 1980s — seem like they may have temporarily dimmed strong demand rather than snuffing it out decisively. The housing market has […]
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Back to news homeFood Prices Weigh on Seniors’ Savings, Health and Even Social Ties
“Food, for many older adults, is a way to bring family to you, and if you cannot afford it, you’re either not going to do it or you’re going to […]
With Layoffs, Retailers Aim to Be Safe Rather Than Sorry (Again)
The retail industry is trying to figure out its correct size.Retailers, faced with sky-high demand from shoppers during the pandemic, spent the past three years ramping up their operations in […]
With Many Retailers Offering Online Sales, Phony Sites Blend In
Stacie Odeneal, a 43-year-old child-welfare lawyer in Lawrenceburg, Tenn., and mother of three, does most of her shopping on Instagram and Facebook because she finds it convenient. Late on the […]
Bed Bath & Beyond Warns of Possible Bankruptcy
Bed Bath & Beyond, the beleaguered home goods retailer, warned investors on Thursday about the darkening prospects for its future, saying that bankruptcy was a possible option.The company, which has […]
Why China’s Economy Faces a Perilous Road to Recovery
Many European manufacturers in China have been forced to operate with about half their usual staff for two to three weeks, affecting output somewhat, said Klaus Zenkel, the chairman of […]
Amazon and E.U. Reach Deal to End Antitrust Investigation
Amazon on Tuesday agreed to give merchants operating in the European Union more access to valuable real estate on its website, the European Commission said Tuesday, in a deal that […]
Retail Sales Fell in November, Despite Black Friday
Retail sales fell in November, with spending on even traditionally popular gift categories like clothing and sporting goods declining, a sign that high prices for necessities like food are affecting […]
Why Retailers Are Trying Extra Hard to Woo Holiday Shoppers
Amazon held what amounted to an extra Prime Day in October, blanketing its site with deals. Best Buy rolled out Black Friday-level sales last month. And on Friday, Kohl’s entered […]
Black Friday Shoppers Worry About Economy as Retailers Push Sales
On its website, the mall owner CBL highlighted the discounts that stores like H&M and the children’s apparel retailer Carter’s were offering. Other retailers employed a similar strategy in the […]