The largest U.S. retail trade group is forecasting that the country's retail sales will increase anywhere between 2.5% and 3.5% this year
A lot of “What ifs” still surround a bill the U.S. House passed last week that would mandate TikTok′s Beijing-based parent company to sell its stake in the platform or face a nationwide ban
The stunning collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is diverting shipping and trucking around one of the busiest ports on America’s East Coast
Macy’s said Wednesday it has named two independent directors to its board that were pushed by activist investor Arkhouse Management, ending a proxy fight that aimed to replace most of the board and to acquire the iconic chain
Americans increased their spending pace in March at a better-than-expected pace from February, underscoring how shoppers remain resilient despite inflationary pressures and other economic challenges
Shares of a Walmart-backed digital company that offers customers cash-back rewards and rebates on grocery brands ranging from Nestle to Coca-Cola, rose 17% in its Wall Street debut
The Federal Trade Commission sued to block Tapestry, Inc.’s $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings Ltd
New weight loss drugs are reshaping a dieting industry built on eating less and exercising more
Walmart is launching its biggest store-label food brand in 20 years in terms of its breadth of items
The nation’s employers pulled back on their hiring in April but still added a decent 175,000 jobs in a sign that persistently high interest rates may be starting to slow the robust U.S. job market
Target confirmed that it won’t be carrying its LGBTQ+ merchandise for Pride month in June in some stores after the discount retailer received a backlash last year for its assortment
Americans unexpectedly paused their spending in April from March as inflation continued to sting and elevated interest rates made taking on debt more burdensome
Walmart is reporting another quarter of strong results as its low prices pull in shoppers scouring for discounts with inflation stubbornly high
Macy’s sales and profits fell during the first quarter as higher costs and other financial challenges had customers pulling back on spending
Target is reporting a decline in quarterly revenue as still-stubborn inflation cuts into shoppers’ spending
The earnings results from Best Buy and Kohl’s, announced Thursday, offer the latest evidence of consumers’ cautious spending amid a challenging economic environment
Walmart is offering new perks for its hourly workers
With Pride Month in full gear, U.S. shoppers can find the usual merchandise many stores stock for the June celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and rights
Consumers barely increased spending in May from April as still high inflation and high interest rates curbed spending
The Federal Trade Commission has unanimously voted to bring a lawsuit against mattress maker Tempur Sealy to block its $4 billion acquisition of Mattress Firm, saying the deal would allow the world’s largest mattress supplier to suppress competition that would result in higher prices for shoppers
TikTok and its bite-sized videos arrived in the United States as a global version of the Chinese app Douyin
The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue has signed a deal to buy upscale rival Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion
Target says it will no longer accept personal checks from shoppers as of July 15
Walmart has spent three years overhauling its mix of adult apparel to make it stylish as well as sensible for middle America
Shoppers paused their spending in June from May, defying economic forecasts for a pullback and proving their resilience in the face of an uncertain economy
'The work don't stop': Minister shot in carjacking returns to referee youth basketball
"Patches," the pup thrown out like trash, recovering in Birmingham
Jewish protesters flood Trump Tower lobby to demand the Columbia University activist's release
Iran summons UK, France, Germany over UN closed-door meeting
No reasons for cutting Polish interest rates now, central bank chief says
IRS swaps its chief counsel for a lawyer friendly with DOGE, AP sources say
Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage edges higher, ending a seven-week slide
Tampa Bay Rays withdraw from planned $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg, citing storms, delays
Mason Rudolph is reuniting with Pittsburgh Steelers on a 2-year deal, AP source says
