• Chinese consumers spend over $100B during shopping festival

    Chinese consumers spend over $100B during shopping festival

    Chinese consumers spent over $100 billion during this year’s Singles’ Day shopping festival, signaling a rebound in consumption as China recovers from the coronavirus pandemic and a battering of
  • China gears up for world’s largest online shopping festival

    China gears up for world’s largest online shopping festival

    HONG KONG — Chinese consumers are expected to spend tens of billions on everything from fresh food to luxury goods during this year’s Singles’ Day online shopping festival, as the country
  • American consumers increasingly confident in the future

    American consumers increasingly confident in the future

    In the United States, consumer confidence climbs again in October and reached a record level since the start of the pandemic, according to the preliminary estimate from the University of Michigan released on Friday.
  • Dollar chains thrive as COVID-19 downturn makes shoppers thrifty

    Dollar chains thrive as COVID-19 downturn makes shoppers thrifty

    America’s biggest dollar store chains reported better-than-expected quarterly profit on Thursday, as cash-strapped consumers sought lower-priced groceries and household items in a coronavirus-induced economic downturn. Sales at Dollar General and Dollar Tree remained robust even after the panic-buying surge at the start of lockdowns, with high US unemployment pushing demand for cheaper cereals, vegetables and …
  • Dick’s sales jump more than 20 percent on COVID-19 fitness craze

    Dick’s sales jump more than 20 percent on COVID-19 fitness craze

    At-home workouts and outdoor athletic activities are shaping up to be good business for Dick’s Sporting Goods. The retailer’s second-quarter results easily beat Wall Street’s expectations as consumers continue to focus on health and wellness while stuck at home amid the coronavirus pandemic. “During this pandemic, the importance of health and fitness has accelerated and …
  • Customers asked to waive right to sue in case of coronavirus infections

    Customers asked to waive right to sue in case of coronavirus infections

    As businesses reopen across the US after coronavirus shutdowns, many are requiring customers and workers to sign forms saying they won’t sue if they catch COVID-19. Businesses fear they could be the target of litigation even if they adhere to safety precautions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state health officials. But …
  • US consumer prices dive most in five years

    US consumer prices dive most in five years

    US consumer prices fell by the most in more than five years in March and further decreases are likely as the novel coronavirus outbreak suppresses demand for some goods and services, offsetting price increases related to shortages resulting from disruptions to the supply chain. With the country virtually at a stand-still and the economy rapidly …