Retail news & events

Retail reports attract a lot of attention as consumer spending is very important when assessing the overall economy.

An increase in the energy industry is causing a population boom and increase in demand for property in Williston, North Dakota.

The pressure is mounting for the UK’s biggest clothing retailer.

Federal Reserve policy makers are being limited on the inflation level due to a decline in clothing prices.

Sears has experienced a decline since it merged with Kmart during 2005 and there is no end in sight.

Members of the Co-Operative Group Ltd have voted for an overhaul of the governance structure of the company.

Walmart has blamed the cold weather for the decline in their lower than expected first quarter earnings.

Dixons and Carphone Warehouse have agreed terms on a £3.8 billion merger.

Computer Exchange (CeX) is the first retailer to allow the trade of sterling for Bitcoin at their stores. Shoppers are shown how to exchange their pounds for the virtual currency.

Endeavoring to become the luxury shopping hub of Southeast Asia, Thailand has unveiled a $554million project in the centre of the commercial district in Bangkok.

The Palo Alto-based auto company, Tesla, which is responsible for the production of the most successful electrical vehicle globally, is set to open its store in Corte Madera’s Village Center.

According to Census data, retail sales were not significant at all during April.