US retail sales miss expectations as consumers see higher costs
Washington (AFP) - US retail sales grew at a slower pace than anticipated in September, government data showed Tuesday, as ...
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Despite doubts over economy, Americans set for record holiday spending
New York (AFP) - Americans are expected to spend a record amount over the holiday season, despite lingering worries in ...
Walmart earnings beat expectations as shoppers seek savings
Washington (AFP) - US retail giant Walmart reported higher quarterly revenue Thursday and raised its financial outlook, in better-than-expected results ...
Stung by high costs, Dutch board ‘shopbus’ to cheaper Germany
Bocholt (Germany) (AFP) - Marleen Naipal scoops up another pot of face cream, glances at the price tag, and tips ...
US retail sales beat expectations in August despite tariffs
Washington (AFP) - Retail sales in the United States were hotter than expected in August, government data showed Tuesday, although ...
US retail sales rise amid limited consumer tariff hit so far
New York (AFP) - US retail sales rose moderately in July, according to data released Friday, as markets monitor tariffs ...
McDonald’s sees US rebound but says low-income diners remain stressed
New York (AFP) - McDonald's profits rose in the second quarter behind a rebound in US sales but executives said ...
P&G estimates $1 bn tariff hit, plans some US price hikes
New York (AFP) - Procter & Gamble executives projected a $1 billion hit from US tariffs over the next year ...
Nestle struggles amid weak China market
Zurich (AFP) - Nestle said Tuesday its net profit fell in the first half of the year as the Swiss ...
Germans reluctant to open wallets despite easing inflation
Berlin (AFP) - The cost-of-living crisis may be easing in Germany but that has not sparked a shopping frenzy just ...
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