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Increased November Retail Sales Fuel Hopes for Year-End Spending Boom
Better than expected business at U.S. stores raise hopes of even stronger holiday season buying results—ahead of a potential pullback after Trump’s tariffs are applied in 2025.Inc. - 8h -
From trees to decorative chickens, holiday decor could boost retailers as shoppers pull back on gifts
Retailers are trying to capitalize on customers going big on decorating, especially as discretionary spending is still under pressure.CNBC - 10h -
From trees to decorative chickens, holiday decor could boost retailers as shoppers pull back on gifts
For the holiday season, the front lawn of the Milam family’s house in Dallas has transformed into a mini golf winter wonderland.NBC News - 3h -
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The retailers living in fear of violent shoplifters
One retailer in Edinburgh's plush Morningside district was knocked to the floor and throttled by a thiefBBC News - 18h -
Treasury yields hold steady after November retail sales, industrial production
Treasury yields finished little changed on Tuesday after stronger-than-expected retail sales for November and an unexpected decline in industrial production last month.MarketWatch - 1d -
Retail sales jump on strong auto and internet buying. Economy in good shape for holiday season.
There’s no quit in American shoppers. Retail sales rose faster than expected at the start of the holiday shopping season in November and pointed to steady growth in the U.S. economy.MarketWatch - 1d -
India’s Sebi signals extension of algo trading to retail investors
Also in this newsletter: a massive spam call problem and Sajjan Jindal’s mantraFinancial Times - 1d -
Mystery drone sightings fuel spread of internet theories
One Facebook group has swelled to over 70,000 members as people speculate about the source of the drones.CBS News - 2d -
China's November retail sales miss expectations as real estate slump deepens
The latest economic data out of China underscores lingering doubts about consumer spending.CNBC - 2d -
Weak China retail sales add to pressure on Beijing to lift economy
Consumption rises less than forecast in November, highlighting why leadership made it the top economic concernFinancial Times - 2d -
UK retailers accused of recruiting young shop workers without rights over Christmas
Lush and Gymshark among chains using apps promoted by TikTok influencers to take on gig economy assistants lacking basic protections, say unions. Unions have accused high-street retailers of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Here are the retailers shuttering thousands of stores in 2024
Some major retailers are struggling to attract customers, leading to more than 7,100 store closures in 2024 — a 69% jump from a year ago.CBS News - 6d -
HSBC reviews retail banking outside UK and Hong Kong
Bank could scale back in countries including Mexico as it seeks further cost cutsFinancial Times - 6d -
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Macy’s shareholders clamor for retailer to squeeze value from its real estate, among other changes
Two investors launched a campaign Monday seeking changes at Macy’s that would boost profitability and returns.MarketWatch - Dec. 9 -
Returns are an $890 billion problem for retailers
Holiday shopping is expected to reach record levels this year.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
In Romanian Village, Anger Fuels Support for Ultranationalist ‘Messiah’
A presidential election has been called off, but the discontent that propelled the surging campaign of a rightist firebrand rages on.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
The Georgia Protests Are Fueled by Fury
Georgia is lurching toward authoritarianism. This may be our last chance to pull it back.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Retail returns: An $890 billion problem
As shopping reaches a peak in the weeks ahead, retailers expect their return rate for the holidays to be 17% higher, on average, than the annual rate.CNBC - Dec. 7 -
The stock market’s ‘fear gauge’ is trading at lows. Why retail investors should take note.
The Cboe Volatility Index hasn’t been this low in months.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
Ancelotti: Criticism will fuel Real Madrid to improve
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti bemoaned the amount of criticism he is receiving but said he and his team will use it as fuel to improve on the pitch.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
Ribbit and roll: A viral mascot fuels the Cleveland Cavaliers
Clevelanders see themselves in the sign-holding, friendly mascot who has taken over the city as the Cavaliers keep stacking wins.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
GameStop Jumps After Cryptic Post From ‘Roaring Kitty’ Boosts Retail Hype
GameStop’s stock is up around 76 percent so far this year.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Ulta Beauty shares pop as retailer beats earnings expectations despite demand fears
The retailer hiked its full-year outlook slightly to reflect the better-than-expected results.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Kroger’s sales growth dinged by lower fuel prices and more — but it says many shoppers ‘feel better’
Supermarket giant Kroger said lower fuel prices and the sale of its specialty-pharmacy business weighed on third-quarter sales, and that it expects fourth-quarter same-store sales to be lower than ...MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin races past $100,000, fueled by post-election rally
The price of bitcoin has surged more than 40% since Election Day.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Chinese online retailer Temu suspended in Vietnam
Chinese online retailer Temu has been told to suspend operations in Vietnam after it failed to meet an end-of-November deadline to register with the country's Ministry of Industry and TradeABC News - Dec. 5 -
While institutions own 33% of Playtech plc (LON:PTEC), retail investors are its largest shareholders with 48% ownership
Key Insights Playtech's significant retail investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced by...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin storms above $100,000 as bets on Trump fuel crypto euphoria
The total value of the cryptocurrency market has almost doubled over the year so far to hit a record just shy of $3.8 trillion, according to data provider CoinGecko. Bitcoin's march from the ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
American Eagle Shares Plunge After Retailer Cuts Sales Outlook
Shares of the apparel retailer fell 12% after the company forecast a steeper-than-expected decline in sales for the holiday quarter.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
BNPL Fuels Black Friday Weekend Buying, and Risks of Spiking Debt
Buy Now Pay Later companies processed over $9 billion worth of purchases on Cyber Monday alone, as consumers increasingly used deferred payment options on their credit cards.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Foot Locker Shares Fall After Retailer Cuts Full-Year Outlook
Foot Locker cut its outlook for the year as more promotions and weak spending pushed the company to post a loss in the third quarter. Shares of the retailer fell.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
'Squid Game' tracksuits, sneakers and whisky: Behind Netflix's latest retail pitch
Netflix has been ramping up its efforts in retail, with plans to open two physical stores. It's also partnering with many brands to sell merchandise based on its shows and movies.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Fewer shoppers turned out for Thanksgiving-weekend deals, retail group says. Here’s why.
The five-day period between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday saw fewer shoppers than a year ago, a major retail-industry group said Tuesday, due in part to the later timing of the holiday this year ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
A sweet Black Friday deal for retailers this year: ‘People keep spending money’
Despite a consensus that many Americans voted last month based on concerns about financial well-being and cost-of-living pressures, the recent kickoff to the holiday-shopping season is ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
EU to crack down on Asian online retailers Temu and Shein
Brussels considering a tax to slow surge of goods sold on sites that evade custom duties and checksFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Global Airlines Too Slow to Switch to Green Jet Fuel, Study Says
The advocacy group Transport and Environment faults carriers for slow adoption rates, and oil producers for underinvesting in the sustainable aviation gas.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Children’s Place profit nearly halves as troubled retailer’s turnaround efforts dampen sales
Troubled retailer is moving away from unprofitable sales and offers of free shipping.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Hunter Biden pardon fuels Trump's 'weaponization' arguments
Trump's team was pointed to Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter, saying it showed that ending "the weaponization of our justice system needs to happen."NBC News - Dec. 3
