consumer trends

Sales tax, retail sales show Victoria on an upswing

Victoria, TX - From purses to planters, boots to boats, Victoria boasts a variety of retail shops to cater to Crossroads residents. And it appears those residents are taking advantage of those offerings.As the national... more »

Analysis: Retailers in slow lane to mobility

Reuters - When pop icon Britney Spears tweeted a sneak-peak picture of a new outfit from her line for the Candie's brand, the fashions swiftly became a top seller at department store Kohl's Corp (KSS.N)."When... more »

2010 holidays to be kinder to retail

Reuters — U.S. retailers might get a gift from consumers this year: A boring but steady holiday season with a gentle uptick in sales, according to industry experts at the Reuters Consumer and Retail Summit.That... more »

Mass. tops US in retail revival

Massachusetts is outpacing the rest of the country in attracting businesses to fill large vacant retail spaces, fueling optimism that the state's economic recovery is gaining momentum.Merchants have signed leases for more than half of... more »

Spring Forecast

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Trending Up for Spring 2010

Designs AbroadBernabei Freeman fragment trays are reminiscent of vintage lace and are a modern take on the crocheted or embroidered doilies traditionally used when serving tea. Aluminum tray with polyurethane bump feet. Available in two... more »

Small businesses hang on in an Economic Downturn

John Yeung has worked as a pharmacist for a big-name drug store chain.Which is why he decided -- despite the tough economic times -- to open his own small business, Main Street Pharmacy in Danbury."I... more »

Sales pick up, but retailers cautious

Texas - Department store profit and sales increases reported this week prove consumers are back in the malls.But given the extreme beating this group took during the recession, managements are shy about predicting good times... more »