A steep drop in gasoline prices across the country is expected to boost retail spending at the end of 2014.
Retail sales dropped last month, surprising economists after consumer spending was expected to jump as gas prices tumbled across America.
The holiday shipping wars grew fierce this year, but there was one striking difference compared with last year.
The recent drop in gasoline prices, coupled with Thanksgiving weekend sales, helped U.S. consumers pick up retail spending last month.
Wall Street is eyeing this week’s retail sales and inflation data from last month for clues about the U.S. economy's health.
People are back to work but still shopping on their phones.
“Consumers today want more than just the discounts they've been showered with since the start of the recession."
Black Friday officially kicks off the holiday shopping season next week and economists predict a boost in spending due to a drop in gas prices.
Brick-and-mortar retailers are opening Thanksgiving and starting Black Friday sales earlier and earlier to compete with online rivals.
Economists expect next week's retail data will reveal the overall health of the U.S. economy heading into the holiday shopping season.
Walmart, looking to revive its investments to expand in India, has named a company veteran as chief operations officer in the country.
China's GDP grew at its slowest pace since 2009, exacerbating fears of a continued slowdown there, and throughout the world.
Economists thought that retail sales grew last month, but consumers pulled back spending.
Safety concerns over Hong Kong's ongoing pro-democracy demonstrations could scare away would-be tourists.
The professional services firm forecasts that retail sales will grow at least 4 percent this season vs. 2.8 percent last season.
The 10 million iPhones sold since Friday is an impressive number, but the surge isn't expected to have much of an impact on the retail economy.
Calls are getting louder for new economic stimulus, by China's central bank or by its government.
Americans are spending more on discretionary items, showing they are more confident about their finances.
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