Of the many data drops this week, two were readings on the state of the ever-resilient American consumer. To be honest, it’s a confusing set of data. Consumer sentiment fell in early August, according ...

We are a quarter of the way through the 21st century. I was reminded of that fact the other day, and it made me pause and reflect on what has happened over the last 25 years, particularly when it ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Gary Drenik is a writer covering AI, analytics and innovation. Retail is undergoing a seismic transformation. Legacy models built ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. retail sales increased solidly in July, supported by strong demand for motor vehicles as well as promotions by Amazon.com and Walmart, though a softening labor market and ...

By Abigail Summerville Jan 21 ((Reuters)) - Goldman Sachs has elevated top consumer retail banker Ben Frost to chairman of ...

As the Q2 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the consumer retail industry, including Walgreens (NASDAQ:WBA) and its peers.

NEW YORK — Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants were unchanged in October from September as consumers moderated their spending amid worries about higher prices and other economic uncertainties ...

DUESSELDORF, Germany, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Germany's retail sector expects 2026 revenue to rise by 2%, industry association HDE said on Monday, reflecting tepid consumer sentiment in Europe's largest ...

Canadian retail in 2026 balances expansion, experiential stores, AI adoption, and cautious consumer spending amid inflation ...

India’s consumer products landscape is increasingly shaped by the “Make in India” momentum, with global supply chain ...