Retail Sales Figures

October Retail Sales Figures Signal Economic Resilience

A positive October sales report shows a strong retail market.

Business - Inc. - 6 hours ago

China’s retail sales jump but property gloom persists

Policymakers have unveiled a range of stimulus measures to restore confidence in the economy

World - 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

How small Canadian retailers are thriving on multiple sales channels

World - Yahoo News - October 22

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

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

China retail sales pick up speed, beat forecasts in October

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

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

This Massive Black Friday Sale Includes Marvel, Star Wars, Anime, And Video Game Figures

Early Black Friday deals are starting to roll in, and Entertainment Earth is wasting no time offering up big discounts on a wide assortment of collectibles from popular properties like Marvel, ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 8

Sony Reveals New PS5 Sales Figures, Says A Mix Of Single-Player And Live-Service Games Are Coming

Sony just revealed new sales numbers for PS5, and set expectations on what kinds of games will be coming in the future for the console.. In a new financial report from Sony , the company said it ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 8

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

Xenoblade Amiibo Figures Are Back In Stock

Noah and Mio Amiibo 2-Pack (Xenoblade Chronicles 3) ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 5

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 ...

Chinese economic slowdown deepens, official figures show

Gross domestic product rose by 4.6% on a yearly basis, below Beijing's "around 5%" annual target.

Princess Zelda Figma Figure Preorders Restocked At Amazon

Amazon has restocked preorders for the Tears of the Kingdom Princess Zelda Figma figure . The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Figma lineup now includes Zelda, Ganondorf, and Link, who is ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

Fathers figure — five beguiling new debut novels

From the Swiss Alps to Norway via Paris and London — bad dads loom large in this current crop of fiction

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

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.

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

Mozambique opposition figures killed as protest grows over election results

Lawyer Elvino Dias and official Paulo Guambe shot as their party plans a national strike over disputed election. Attackers killed a Mozambique opposition lawyer and a party official after firing ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Usha Vance's expansive reading list gives a glimpse of a private figure in the campaign

As Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance campaigns across the country, his wife, Usha Vance, has been a near-constant presence by his side.

"Mornings Memory": How a selfie turned Kenny G into a controversial figure in 2014

On this day 10 years ago, smooth jazz musician Kenny G sparked controversy when a selfie he tweeted during a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong caused an international stir.

12:30 Report — Why early voting figures are worrying some Dems

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. We’re 13 days from Election Day, folks!🎵 Cause in a fortnight, all the ballots will be cast 🎵 Here's what's happening today: Harris is doing a CNN town hall ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Super Mario Odyssey's Awesome Amiibo Figures Return Soon

Nintendo is relaunching its lineup of Super Mario Odyssey Amiibo on November 21 , and preorders are live now. These were wildly popular when they first launched, and they’ll likely sell out fast ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 28

Shawn Mendes opens up about his sexuality

Shawn Mendes said that he is “figuring out” his sexuality during his concert in Denver on Monday, according to video footage shared by fans on social media.

Shawn Mendes says he's 'just figuring out' sexuality

The Canadian singer tells concert-goers of his sexuality: it's "a beautifully complex thing".

The Fed hasn’t tamed inflation — and the stock market has yet to figure that out

Stocks can handle moderate inflation as long as economic growth persists

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

A 'La Santa Muerte' cult leader killed at an altar to the skeletal figure

Two other people were killed and eight injured in the attack, officials say.

World - ABC News - November 2

New Pokemon Monopoly Includes Cute Figures, Releases Just In Time For Christmas

Hasbro has launched a few versions of Pokemon Monopoly over the years, but most are now out of stock or only available at marked-up prices via third-party retailers--meaning you’d have to drop ...