Economists predict robust consumer spending in Singapore through 2026, driven by a strong job market and increased wealth.

Hiring has generally been weak, while the unemployment rate has ticked higher, which could hurt consumer spending and the ...

Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants were unchanged in October from September as consumers moderated their spending amid ...

Romania’s foreign trade gap (goods) shrank by 19% y/y in October 2025, as the exports performed better than imports for the ...

Shoplifting and organized retail crime have quietly reshaped the economics of doing business in the state of Colorado. This impacts not only the costs of business itself, but the economic welfare of ...

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 1.6 per cent in July, the overall volume of Retail Sales Index decreased 1.5 per cent compared with July 2024. During July 2025, ...

JOHANNESBURG, ‌Dec 10 (Reuters) - South ‌African retail sales ‍rose 2.9% year on ⁠year in October after ‌rising by a revised ‌3.0% ‍in September, ⁠Statistics South Africa figures showed on Wednesday.

Above, Thinker Things owner Bradley Ishii restocked cartons of Sonny Angel toys amid a notable rebound in Black Friday sales for his stores after three years of slumping numbers. Ishii said one bright ...

New vehicle sales are expected to slow due to high prices and interest rates. Tariffs on imported autos, parts, steel, and aluminum have increased costs for automakers. The average transaction price ...

Retail sales in the eurozone were unchanged in October, a sign that households remain wary of spending as the bloc looks to consumers to drive an economic recovery. Volumes were unchanged in the month ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joan Verdon is a veteran retail reporter based in Northern New Jersey. Based on the numbers for the long Black Friday weekend, ...