It’s make or break time for U.S. retailers as the Thanksgiving holiday rolls in this week and the shopping phenomena known as Black Friday and Cyber Monday follow along. Expectations ... Read Full Story »
The National Retail Federation believes there will be a surge in holiday activity. Its forecast is particularly optimistic in light of worries about the fiscal cliff, an apparent slowing of ... Read Full Story »
Citing high gasoline prices and soft housing and job markets, consulting firm Deloitte LLP forecasts that retail sales for the November through January holiday season will rise between 3.5% and ... Read Full Story »