Retail Sales Video and Articles

Shoppers Spend a Little More in Holiday

27 Dec 2009

Retail sales rose 3.6 percent from Nov. 1 through Dec. 24, compared with a 2.3 percent drop in the year-ago period, according to figures from MasterCard Advisors' SpendingPulse, which track all forms of payment, including cash. ...

Empty Shelves for Post-Xmas Deal Hunters

27 Dec 2009

…were mixed during the kickoff of the week after Christmas, which last year accounted for nearly 15 percent of holiday retail sales. This year, it could be more important because snowstorms that socked much of the country cut sales by 2.1 percent… ...

Shoppers Return to Malls, Look for Deals

26 Dec 2009

…6 percent gain, compared with a 5.9 percent drop a year ago. The National Retail Federation expects that total retail sales will slip 1 percent, though some experts say that might be a bit too cautious. A year ago, they fell 3.4 percent… ...

Bargain Hunters Return to Malls for Post

26 Dec 2009

…6 percent gain, compared with a 5.9 percent drop a year ago. The National Retail Federation expects that total retail sales will slip 1 percent, though some experts say that might be a bit too cautious. A year ago, they fell 3.4 percent… ...

US Consumers Cheer Up in Early December

11 Dec 2009

…near-term economy improved to 69.7 from 66.5. The report comes after the Commerce Department reported strong retail sales for November. All in all, the data point to a healing consumer sector, which accounts for 75% of economic activity… ...

Retail Sales Manager

23 Nov 2009

JOB OF THE DAY - Develops and leads a professional retail sales team to ensure achievement of store/kiosk revenue targets, operational goals and 100% customer satisfaction. ...

Retail Sales Rep

12 Nov 2009

…you should consider a career as a Verizon Wireless Retail Sales Representative. You’re a real powerhouse – accomplishment…
…everything, make you a perfect fit for a Verizon Wireless Retail Sales Representative position. Qualifications We’re looking… ...

Seasonal Jobs Going Fast

22 Oct 2009

…get those employees in place because they're already thinking ahead,” said Dao. Analysts are projecting mixed retail sales, but the net result is that consumers are expected to spend about the same as last year. Employers say there is still… ...

Dow Tops 10,000 for 1st Time in a Year

14 Oct 2009

…quarter results. A smaller-than-expected decline in retail sales last month also encouraged buyers, as did another rally…
…day's economic news, the Commerce Department said retail sales declined 1.5 percent last month as car sales tumbled… ...

Numbers Tell Story of Great Recession

11 Oct 2009

…Consumers are still hunkered down, but retail sales showed a slight gain in September. The panic of last…
…2.8 percent: Decline in retail sales in October and December 2008. • 2.7 percent: Increase in retail sales in August. • 4.75 percent… ...

Spa Manager

01 Oct 2009

…a high level of customer service *Work closely with the Spa Sales Manager in an effort to maximize spa services and retail sales *This leadership position will oversee the Spa Front Desk, Massage Therapists, Aestheticians, Nail Technicians, Hair… ...

Stocks Rise on Retail Sales

15 Sep 2009

Better news on retail sales and manufacturing helped send stocks higher Tuesday, as did comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke that the recession was probably over. ...

Consumer Prices Tumble, Shoppers on Hold

14 Aug 2009

…June. Right now, factories have plenty of excess capacity, job layoffs are tapering off but still continuing, and retail sales remain bleak. In part, that's why economists say more price cutting is likely in coming months. ---- AP Business… ...

Stocks Drop Over Worry About Consumers

14 Aug 2009

…economic activity. The discouraging reading came a day after the Commerce Department reported an unexpected decline in retail sales. Investors were able to shake that off, but Friday's consumer sentiment number had them bailing out of stocks… ...

Stocks Extend Gains to Second Day

13 Aug 2009

…industries like health care and utilities are lower. Retailers have declined after a worse-than-expected report on retail sales. According to preliminary calculations, the Dow Jones industrial average is up 35 at 9,397 after rising 120 Wednesday… ...

Cash for Clunkers Boosts Ford's Sales

03 Aug 2009

…and a sign that consumer fears that fueled the worst U.S. auto sales slump in a quarter-century may be easing. Retail sales -- which exclude purchases made to government agencies and rental car companies -- rose 9 percent. Ford's sales… ...

California: Legal Pot Would Bring $1.4B

16 Jul 2009

…State Board of Equalization report estimates marijuana retail sales would bring $990 million from a $50-per-ounce…
…The state's 9 percent sales tax would be applied to retail sales, while the fee would likely be charged at the wholesale… ...

Stocks Post Moderate Gains

14 Jul 2009

…Johnson & Johnson also had better-than-expected results, although its profits fell 3.5 percent. In economic data, retail sales posted their largest gain in five months in June, but much of that increase came from higher gas prices. Prices for… ...