consumer trends

Downtown sees business growth

Tuesday morning, Scott and Andrea Smith were enjoying a cup of coffee in one of Winnsboro's newest businesses.The couple were just one of several patrons of M&M Coffee House and Antiques, a new shop on... more »

Confidence, optimism grow in pockets of U.S. as firms rehire

Paris, Ill. — Inside the Simonton Windows factory here, some workers who are back on the job after being laid off for months believe they are proof that the darkest days of the recession are... more »

Looking for ways to promote business

Glimmers of escaping the recession hasn't stopped some Kingsburg downtown business owners from finding ways to streamline their businesses -- even if the recession hasn't affected their business. There has consistently been businesses setting up... more »

Leading economic indicators rise in August

New York—A private forecast of economic activity rose in August for the fifth straight month, the latest sign the recession has ended. The Conference's Board leading indicators point to an economy on solid ground early... more »

Some retailers plan sales for G-20 weekend

In the midst of boarded-up buildings and companies directing employees to work remotely due to the G-20 summit, some Pittsburgh companies are in full-sales-ahead mode as they gear up for the event with planned promotions... more »

Movie is a boon for biz

Worcester, MA — When set designer Jay R. Hart walked into the Putnam Hallmark store in Webster Square Plaza last week, Daniel B. LeBlanc was interested in knowing what went into filming a feature movie... more »

Cristina Saralegui and Midwest-CBK Debut Exclusive, New Casa Cristina™ Lighting Collection at Las Vegas Market

Cannon Falls, MN – Midwest-CBK, leading designer and manufacturer of CBK home accents and gifts, Colonial Candle home fragrance and candles, and Seasons of Cannon Falls holiday and seasonal gifts and décor, today introduces the... more »

Retail sales jump 2.7% in August on widespread gains

Washington -- U.S. retail sales rose a seasonally adjusted 2.7% in August, the biggest increase in more than three years, boosted by government subsidies for cars, higher gas prices and busy crowds at the malls,... more »