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Retail sales rose modestly in February, but fell short of forecasts

Weaker than expected retail sales comes as businesses warn that U.S. consumers are pulling back on spending.

CBS News - 1d

Fashion-retailer Forever 21 files for bankruptcy for a second time

Forever 21's U.S. retail operator plans liquidation sales after filing Chapter 11 for the second time in six years.

CBS News - 1d

U.S. retail sales barely rise, but investors see glimmer of good news in seemingly weak report

Retail sales barely rose in February, in another sign the economy might be weakening as businesses and consumers digest rapid-fire changes being made by the Trump White House.

MarketWatch - 1d

Forever 21 set to shut down its U.S. operations as it files for bankruptcy

Forever 21, once a leader in youth fashion retail, is set to permanently close all its U.S. stores as it files for bankruptcy for a second time.

NBC News - 1d

U.S. consumers are starting to crack as tariffs add to inflation, recession concerns

Airline and retail executives are bracing for a slowdown in demand amid concerns tariffs will cut down consumer spending.

CNBC - 3d

The drugstore industry is struggling. Here’s what could be in its future.

Nearly a third of the U.S. retail pharmacies that were open from 2010 to 2020 had shuttered by 2021, study finds.

MarketWatch - 4d

3 Ways to Optimize Your Supply Chain for Omnichannel Retail

To offer shoppers the convenience of both in-person and online retail, you’ll have to make sure your supply chain is well-coordinated.

Inc. - 5d

Wine Businesses Fear Disaster in Threat of Huge Tariffs

President Trump’s threat to impose 200 percent fees on European wines could harm importers, distributors, retailers and restaurants without necessarily helping U.S. producers.

The New York Times - 3d

2-year yield ends at highest in over 2 weeks as traders assess stagflation risk

Yields on U.S. government debt finished mixed on Monday after February retail sales came in below expectations and raised continued questions about the strength of the economy.

MarketWatch - 20h

Macy’s Signals Rocky Year Ahead as Retailers Reckon With Trade War

The largest department store chain in the United States, like many other retailers, has warned that shoppers may be more cautious in the months ahead.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

Jim Cramer names retail stocks to buy as the market pulls back

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday highlighted two stocks in the retail space that he thinks investors have an opportunity to buy on the dip, Ralph Lauren and Gap.

CNBC - 4d

Retail giants like Macy's, Walgreens face financial turmoil

Some household-name retail giants are facing financial turmoil. But while some are struggling to survive, it's not all bad news. Elise Preston has the details, plus a surprise rebound.

CBS News - 2d

‘We don’t believe in the velvet rope:' One money manager is giving retail investors access to private credit. But is it worth it?

The exchange-traded fund industry is looking to give retail investors more access to alternative investments including private credit.

CNBC - Mar. 8

Retail sales increased 0.2% in February, though spending up less than expected

Retail sales were expected to show a 0.6% rise in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

CNBC - 1d

Mall staple Forever 21 files for bankruptcy protection, again

Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy protection for a second time as traffic in U.S. shopping malls fades and competition from online retailers like Amazon, Temu and Shein intensifies

ABC News - 1d

Small-cap stocks are not signalling recession

Plus retail sales

Financial Times - 9h

Dick's Sporting Goods is latest retailer to forecast rocky 2025 as recession fears swirl

Dick’s Sporting Goods on Tuesday said it’s expecting 2025 profits to be far lower than Wall Street anticipated, making it the latest retailer to forecast a rocky year ahead as consumers contend ...

NBC News - 6d

Wealth managers dump investment trust shares

But retail investors buy into the troubled sector

Financial Times - Mar. 8

Uncertain Shoppers Slow Spending as Retailers Temper 2025 Expectations

The Conference Board said consumer confidence took its biggest one-month slide in four years, forcing many national chains to lower earnings guidance.

Inc. - Mar. 7

Retail traders are getting spooked by a market downturn. That’s bad news for brokerage stocks.

While stocks across the board tumbled on Monday, the pain was acutely felt by shares of brokerages like Robinhood, Charles Schwab and Interactive Brokers.

MarketWatch - Mar. 10

UK retail sales rise ‘modestly’ as consumers remain cautious

Shoppers continued to cut volume of goods they purchased in February, industry data indicates

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Kohl's shares plunge 20% as retailer gives rough outlook for the year ahead

Kohl's posted a beat on revenue for the fourth quarter on Tuesday, but issued disappointing guidance for the year ahead.

CNBC - 6d

China’s retail sales strengthen at the start of the year, industrial output tops expectations

China's economic data for the first two months of the year showed a modest pickup as Beijing reiterated its plan to bolster domestic consumption.

CNBC - 1d

The Last Of Us Limited-Edition PS5 Controller Preorders Restocked At Major Retailers

The Last Of Us Limited Edition DualSense Controller $85 | Releases April ...

GameSpot - 17h

Lloyds apologises for sending customer other retail investors’ statements

UK bank blamed ‘human error’ for data breach after it sent a client documents prepared for quarterly update

Financial Times - 10h

U.S. to continue strikes on Houthis

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. will continue strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. Willie James Inman reports.

CBS News - 1d

John Lewis profits jump but no staff bonus again

The retailer will not pay out a staff bonus for the third year in a row.

BBC News - 5d

Tesco to raise wages by 5% but scrap Sunday bonus

The supermarket chain follows other major retailers in raising pay

BBC News - 21h

Retailers risk multibillion-pound bill as UK equal pay claims gain momentum

Decades after a key campaign by women at Ford’s Dagenham plant, recent rulings have been going against employers

Financial Times - Mar. 11

3 Ways AI Can Create More Tailored Marketing Strategies for Retail Brands

Personalized marketing at scale used to be impossible. With AI, it’s become a reality.

Inc. - Mar. 11

Dick's Sporting Goods is latest retailer to forecast rocky 2025 as recession fears swirl

Dick's Sporting Goods issued weak guidance for 2025 as consumers contend with tariffs, persistent inflation and fears around a potential recession.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Kohl’s stock tumbles on weak outlook as sales slide. Retailer is taking action, CEO says.

Kohl’s has “identified key areas of focus,” CEO Ashley Buchanan said.

MarketWatch - 6d

Behind Ontario's tax on electricity for the U.S.

Canada's Ontario province is charging a 25% tax on electricity sent to the U.S. as retaliation over President Trump's tariffs. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul spoke to Ontario's energy minister, Stephen ...

CBS News - Mar. 10

Recession fears escalate across U.S.

U.S. stocks plunged Monday as President Trump declined to rule out the possibility that the nation is tipping into a recession. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady examines the market's ...

CBS News - Mar. 10

China's retaliatory tariffs are a direct hit to U.S. farmers

Here are the products subject to China's retaliatory tariffs, and how U.S. farmers are reacting to Trump's trade policy.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Bourbon industry in crosshairs of U.S.-Canada trade war

Distilleries in the heart of America's bourbon industry are finding themselves in the crosshairs of a brewing trade war between the U.S. and Canada.

NBC News - 6d

NBC to broadcast Olympics in the U.S. through 2036

Comcast NBCUniversal signs deal with IOC for U.S. broadcast rights worth $3 billion.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Drone swarms inside the U.S. could be spying

The U.S. military is searching for ways to track and stop drone swarms flying over sensitive national security sites.

CBS News - 1d

Investors are fleeing U.S. stocks as tariff risks loom

Mounting concerns about the Trump administration's trade policies are driving institutional investors away from U.S. stocks.

CBS News - 55m

The U.S. dollar is still the world’s currency — but maybe not for much longer

Concerns are rising about the sustainability of U.S. government debt and spending.

MarketWatch - Mar. 8

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