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October Retail Sales Figures Signal Economic Resilience
A positive October sales report shows a strong retail market.Business - Inc. - 6 hours ago -
China retail sales beat forecasts in October while real estate slump worsens
Retail sales grew by 4.8% year-on-year, the National Bureau of Statistics said Friday. That was above the 3.8% forecasted in a Reuters poll, and a pickup from 3.2% growth in September.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
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Retail Sales Rise in October as Americans Remain Willing to Spend
A mix of factors contributed to the uptick, as people bought more cars and home store sales went up as storm damage in the Southeast got fixed. It’s a good sign for the holiday shopping season.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
China’s retail sales jump but property gloom persists
Policymakers have unveiled a range of stimulus measures to restore confidence in the economyWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Treasury yields finish mixed as spike in rates sparks buying demand
Yields on U.S. government debt closed little changed on Friday after a post-data spike in rates triggered buying demand for most Treasurys.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
China reports better-than-expected retail sales and industrial production data
The data comes after a flurry of recent announcements from authorities as Beijing seeks to boost consumption and support its flagging real estate sector.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
British retail sales beat forecasts to rise for third straight month
Tech purchases fuel unexpected growth of 0.3%Business - Financial Times - October 18 -
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Retailers Adjust Holiday Sales Plans to Handle Rising Consumer Stress Levels
Shoppers’ worries about the presidential election and its economic consequences threaten holiday season spending. Retailers are scrambling to limit pullbacks.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
How Walmart’s Early Launch Date Resets Retail’s Black Friday Sales Pace
The retail giant is getting a head start on holiday sales, with year-end promotions starting November 11.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
E.l.f. shares soar as cosmetics retailer raises guidance after posting 40% sales gain
E.l.f. Beauty raised its full year guidance after posting a 40% jump in sales.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
Retail sales climb again ahead of holiday shopping season. U.S. economy still has momentum.
Sales at retailers rose solidly in October and suggested the economy still has plenty of momentum heading into the holiday shopping season.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Destiny 2's Xur Has A Skimmer And Other Exotics For Sale Right Now (October 18-22)
Xur has opened up shop once again in Destiny 2 ,and this week, he's selling Xurfboards. In addition to his usual selection of Exotic arms and armor, you'll be able to get yourself a skimmer to ...Tech - GameSpot - October 18 -
Ford's October vehicle sales increase 15.2% from subdued levels due to labor strike in 2023
Ford on Monday reported a 15.2% increase in U.S. new vehicles sales in October compared with subdued levels during a union strike in October 2023.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
Costco shoppers stocked up on supplies as hurricanes, port strike hit. The trend hurt sales in October.
The warehouse retailer says demand was “negatively affected” by “abnormal consumer activity” tied to the September events.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
Georgia election official appeals to Musk over foreign disinformation on X
Brad Raffensperger says viral post alleging repeat voting in US state is likely from ‘Russian troll farms’World - Financial Times - November 1 -
Low-volatility ETFs lose favour as investors jump to buffered peers
Despite poor returns in recent years, analysts say people could be missing out on their long-term investment potentialWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Why major retailers are closing stores
Over the weekend, the last full-sized Kmart in the continental U.S closed. Other retailers like Dollar Tree, Macy's, CVS and more have also closed stores over the years. Business editor at USA ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Halloween’s Mutation: From Humble Holiday to Retail Monstrosity
Americans once made their own costumes and candy. Now, the holiday has rapidly commercialized, transforming into an economic juggernaut.Business - The New York Times - October 19 -
Retailers Stock Supersize TVs Ahead of Holiday Season
In Q4, giant TV sales see a marked holiday boom.Business - Inc. - November 4 -
Retailers Turn to Weather Strategies as Climate Changes
Major chains now factor weather conditions into promotional strategies, inventory decisions, and advertising campaigns.Business - Inc. - November 4 -
Retailers Jump at the Chance to Invest in Fifth Avenue
IKEA and Uniqlo join luxury fashion houses in owning, rather than leasing, huge retail spaces on the strip. Developers are cashing in.Top stories - The New York Times - November 5 -
‘Wicked’ takes over retail ahead of theatrical debut
“Barbie” painted the town pink in 2023, and now “Wicked” is upping the ante by adding a splash of green.Top stories - NBC News - November 9 -
Returns Are a Headache. More Retailers Are Saying, Just ‘Keep It.’
In a survey, nearly 60 percent of retailers said they had policies that refund customers for items that aren’t financially viable to send back.Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Almanac: October 20
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.Top stories - CBS News - October 20 -
Almanac: October 27
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.Top stories - CBS News - October 27 -
The economic October surprise
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Consumers feel more confident ahead of Election Day A new survey shows that ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
This week on "Sunday Morning" (October 20)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
The 'October Theory' of Changing Your Life
As part of the “October Theory” trend, people are rethinking their approach to the last three months of the year. They’re mostly using it as a time to set goals and reflect.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 20 -
This week on "Sunday Morning" (October 27)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Eurozone inflation rises to 2% in October
Annual figure is slightly above expectations and matched the ECB’s targetBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
October was one of the driest months in history
The month of October proved to be one of the driest months in American history with various states reporting no rain for 31 days. Cities including New York, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia and San ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Wholesale prices up 0.2% in October
A day after the CPI report revealed a rise in inflation for October, the producer price index is showing a similar increase for wholesale goods. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Winnebago’s stock rocked by a big profit miss, due to ‘sluggish’ retail demand
Winnebago’s stock sinks after a big profit miss for its fiscal fourth quarter, which offset a revenue beat.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Target, Walmart and other retailers announce price cuts ahead of holidays
Target says more than 2,000 items are having their prices marked down ahead of holiday season, joining other retailers like Walmart and Aldi who have also announced plans for cheaper costs before ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23
