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Byline: ANNE D'INNOCENZIO

08 Feb

published on February 8, 2018 - 1:21 PM

(AP) — An improving economy and tax changes should help retail sales increase 3.8 percent to 4.4 percent this year,

08 Jan

published on January 8, 2018 - 2:00 PM

(AP) — With new options and conveniences, there’s never been a better time for shoppers. As for workers … well,

26 Dec

published on December 26, 2017 - 12:54 PM

(AP) — Shoppers who are feeling good about the economy and spending more than expected on items like kitchen gadgets,

15 Dec

published on December 15, 2017 - 12:35 PM

(AP) — The pressure to deliver for online shoppers is on. With Christmas on a Monday, most retailers have one

30 Nov

published on November 30, 2017 - 12:45 PM

(AP) — As shoppers have bought TVs and toys so far this holiday season, they’ve shown a desire for deals

20 Nov

published on November 20, 2017 - 12:25 PM

(AP) — Amazon goes into the holiday season with a newly magnified brick-and-mortar presence, giving it more opportunities to sell

23 Aug

published on August 23, 2017 - 10:58 AM

(AP) — Walmart is diving into voice-activated shopping. But unlike online leader Amazon, it’s not doing it alone. The world’s