December 01, 2011 –
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Even with a blowout Black Friday weekend, overall November retail sales results were underwhelming and many chains are now counting on December strength to save the Holiday season. [more]
September 01, 2011 –
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August 23, 2011 –
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August 17, 2011 –
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Walmart is the ultimate bell-weather of the U.S. consumer economy, selling merchandise in just about every product category except cars between its namesake and Sam’s Club stores and representing nearly 10% of all U.S. retail (excluding auto & restaurant) sales. [more]
August 04, 2011 –
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One of the hottest months on record sent shoppers to air-conditioned malls in July and heavy promotional activity helped retailers clear summer inventory. However, the unseasonably warm weather likely held back full-price selling of back-to-school merchandise and the deep discounting may crimp 2nd quarter margins. [more]