The upcoming Christmas season is supposed to be tough going for retail, analysts have said. ...more

November 6, 2009

Chain stores are heading into the holiday season with more optimism. ...more

November 5, 2009

The cooler weather and bevy of Halloween shoppers have caused some local stores to enjoy something of a sales boost. ...more

October 22, 2009

Retail recently had its best week since the beginning of December and analysts think the strong showing is a "good omen" heading into the spring season. ...more

April 1, 2009

The Easter holiday will be celebrated in mid-April this year and that has impacted chain store sales, according to an agency that tracks the retail industry. ...more

March 26, 2009

The Easter holiday will be celebrated in mid-April this year and that has impacted chain store sales, according to an agency that tracks the retail industry. ...more

March 25, 2009

A later-than-normal Easter has impacted chain store sales this month, according to an agency that tracks the retail industry. ...more

March 24, 2009

The era of the consumer-driven economy may be over. After powering U.S. and global growth for more than a generation, the American consumer has run out of gas. Burdened by debt and no longer able to borrow against rising home and stock values, U.S. households have begun a retreat in spending that will require the nation and the world to find new economic drivers, economists say. ...more

March 24, 2009

Florida might have a soaring unemployment rate and large store chains might be liquidating or shutting down, but the national trends have been encouraging to some retail analysts. ...more

March 7, 2009

Some bright spots punctuated the gallows humor at a recent convention of shopping center executives: A few pizza restaurants, dental practices and discount retailers are expanding aggressively on the Suncoast. ...more

February 20, 2009