Consumer

Target reported an increase in sales and revenue for the fourth quarter but CEO Brian Cornell is not as optimistic about the current environment.

The Federal Trade Commission released data showing that American consumers reported losing $8.8 billion to scammers in 2022, an increase of more than $2 billion from a year ago.

The worlds largest retailer, Walmart, lowered its economic outlook on concerns about margins as consumers shop for bargains in a high inflationary environment.

Walmart earnings ahead of the opening bell on Wall Street Tuesday expected to be inflation barometer as company calculates consumer staple sales from quarter.

A collection of Disney-themed vinyl figurines are being recalled because their detachable body parts pose a choking hazard to children.

Bed Bath & Beyond raising $1 billion, closing store locations in U.S. and Canada, and implementing other cost reductions to elude bankruptcy.

The Department of Energy on Wednesday proposed new energy efficiency regulations for gas and electric stove appliances, saying it's not a ban.

Bed Bath & Beyond reportedly could file bankruptcy as early as this week and is currently looking close more stores.

Lawmakers offered the bipartisan American Beef Labeling Act to reinstate mandatory country-of-origin labeling rules for beef products to promote transparency for consumers.

Following Delta Air Lines and United Airlines’ earnings reports last week exceeding expectations, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines will report on Thursday Jan. 26.

The Federal Trade Commission is proposing a nationwide ban on noncompete clauses that restrict employees from working for rival firms or starting competing businesses.

Southwest Airlines customers who were forced to pay for meals and hotel stays, or who lost their luggage, in widespread travel disruptions, may request reimbursements.

The Federal Trade Commission has an antiquated concept of how business operates and may step in to prevent grocery giant Kroger from buying rival Albertsons.

Consumer's Research is warning residents of a dozen states to be wary of massive investment firm BlackRock over its environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.

Tuesday morning brings two major housing reports -- May home prices and home sales for June -- as well as reports measuring July consumer confidence.

A group of House Republicans introduced legislation Wednesday that they said would fight back against President Biden's latest attempts to push his "woke agenda" upon small businesses.

Consumers in both the U.S. and Europe are cutting back on chocolate purchases right now amid inflation, according to comments from chocolate company executives and others.

Four companies that produce honey-based products marketed for sexual enhancement were warned by the FDA this week about hidden prescription drugs.

American workers have experienced a whopping $3,400 decrease in annual wages thanks to inflation under President Biden, erasing all money received from pandemic stimulus checks.

The key events taking place on Monday that could impact trading include big-ticket items report and pending home sales for May.