The early numbers are in for this holiday shopping season, and they are giving retailers some reason for cheer. ...more

December 28, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) — Holiday shoppers spent a little more this season, according to data released today, giving merchants some reason for cheer. ...more

December 28, 2009

Snow put a chill on East Coast retail stores over the weekend, but the winter clouds had a silver lining for online operations. ...more

December 22, 2009

Signs of a strengthening global recovery emerged Friday, with consumers boosting retail sales, companies restoring stockpiles and China's exports mounting a comeback. ...more

December 12, 2009

Retail sales rose more than expected in November, boosting hopes that the all-important consumer sector will support the fragile recovery. ...more

December 11, 2009

New weekend shopping figures on Wednesday offered more evidence confirming stores' modest start to the holiday shopping season. Online sales were stronger. ...more

December 3, 2009

If you're hoping to land a retail job this holiday season, you should start early. Two companies that study holiday hiring say retailers may be extra cautious in hiring this year. ...more

November 11, 2009

If you're hoping to land a retail job this holiday season, you should start early. Two firms that study holiday hiring say retailers may be extra cautious in hiring. ...more

November 10, 2009

Productivity rises as jobless claims fall Productivity rose at an annual rate of 9.5 percent in the July-September quarter, the Labor Department said Thursday. That was much better than the 6.4 percent gain economists had expected. Unit labor costs fell at a 5.2 percent rate. ...more

November 6, 2009

For the next three weeks, Avon representative Florence Richmond of Sebring will be donating 50 percent of her retail sales to abused children in Highlands County. ...more

October 30, 2009