NYC Comptroller’s ‘Unlock the Toothpaste’ initiative aims to curb retail theft
Some New Yorkers have cited frustrations with essentials like toothpaste being locked up on store shelves. NYC Comptroller Brad Lander is hoping to change that with a new plan to ...
S&P 500 hovering near a new high as retail sales data awaits
U.S. stock futures were holding mostly steady on Friday, on the heels of strong gains that pushed the S&P 500 close to a record, as a retail sales update loomed. S&P 500 futures are up 1.5 points at 6 ...
Map Shows States Most Impacted by 2025 Stores Closures
The following states have the highest rates of major retailer store closures in 2025—from Macy's to JCPenney to GameStop.
Retail sales slumped 0.9% in January, down much more than expected
With consumer spending making up two-thirds of economic activity in the U.S., the sales numbers indicate potentially weaker ...
US retail sales plunged along with temperatures in January after a bustling holiday season
U.S. retail sales dropped sharply last month, in part because cold weather kept more Americans indoors and dented sales at ...