Looking for signs of life at Sears

Feb 26, 2015
The ailing parent company of Sears and Kmart reports its fourth quarter earnings.

Consumers are confident. So why aren't they spending?

Feb 13, 2015
Hint: It has to do with income.

As consumer prices fall, we may be buying more with less

Jan 14, 2015
Falling gas prices mean people have more money, but are they spending it?

Customers must spend more for free shipping

Oct 22, 2014
Online retailers raise average cost of qualifying for service.

Retail's new normal

Oct 15, 2014
September retail sales take a slight dip from August.

Taking the retail sales number too seriously

May 13, 2014
Retail sales for April were disappointing, but month-to-month data is problematic.

Weak retail sales and the danger of discounts

May 13, 2014
A new report shows that April's retail sales increased 0.1 percent.

For public good, not for profit.

Swimsuit, camping gear, bug spray. A shopping list?

May 12, 2014
Marketplace Datebook for Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Retail sales: What's driving demand?

Apr 14, 2014
Retail sales increased 1.1 per cent in March, the biggest jump since September 2012.

PODCAST: Shop 'til you freeze

Mar 13, 2014
Despite the cold weather, American consumers still went to the stores.