Going into the fall and the holidays, retailers are being cautious about what they buy.

Shutdowns and working from home have changed the market for personal care products during the pandemic.

Ruling enabling states to collect sales taxes on online purchases turned out to be key.

People are still shopping — just for different stuff.

Over 100 current and former corporate leaders sign a letter urging Congress to provide more relief to a huge sector that includes many of their suppliers and customers.

Walmart, Target and Best Buy won’t open on the holiday this year to jump-start the traditional extreme-shopping weekend.

Struggling retailers hope livestreaming will provide a lifeline. Aspiring influencers don’t always strike it rich.

Many are questioning just how inclusive and diverse one of the Fed’s regular reports on the economy is.

March and April’s weak numbers were easy to beat. Upcoming changes, such as the end of unemployment bonus payments, may stall the upward trend.

Overall, retail sales are down by 6% compared to May 2019.