We are in a period of ‘Invisible Inflation.’ It appears — on the surface — as though retail sales have not realized the impact of inflation, but, in reality, consumers are pulling back on the amount ...

U.S. retail sales excluding motor vehicles and parts likely posted further gains in September, data from the Chicago Federal ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pam Danziger reports on retail, focused on the luxury consumer market. American consumers defied expectations in June – typically ...

WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales increased in December as households bought motor vehicles and a range of other goods, pointing to strong demand in the economy and further reinforcing ...

The August Retail Sales report on Tuesday showed sales were up 0.6% to top the consensus estimate of +0.3%. Core retail sales were up 0.7% month-over-month vs. +0.4% consensus. Home improvement ...

WASHINGTON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales rose more than expected in July, which could help to allay financial market fears of a sharp economic slowdown that were fanned by a jump in the ...

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Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Walk into the back-of-house of any flagship luxury store, and you’ll likely find a polished ...