California voters ‘duped’ by reform plan that sparked shoplifting crisis: sheriff
The sheriff of Sacramento County, Jim Cooper, told Fox News Digital that retail theft is "way beyond crisis level" while pinning blame on 2014's Proposition 47.
Grocery store chain ditches self-checkout after shopper backlash
British grocery store chain Booths is removing nearly all of its self-checkout lanes at its locations in an effort to improve customers' shopping experiences.
Black Friday shopping shocker: 35% of items will offer no savings vs. pre-Black Friday prices
Black Friday is coming up fast and many Americans are preparing for a weekend of deals ahead of the holidays. A WalletHub report shared some startling retail realities.
Jewelry store owners retire, give loyal employees control of 60-year-old business
The owners of an East Coast luxury jewelry store chain are giving their family business to longtime employees with hopes to carry on the legacy of the original founder.
Concerns over spying on children with smart toys flagged by group
Smart toys are becoming more common, and an increase in concerns about them spying on children has coincided with that, according to a new report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund.
Retailers are cautious about the future of consumer spending: Heather Zumarraga
Zuma Global President Heather Zumarraga discusses consumer spending habits ahead of the 2023 holiday shopping season on 'Varney & Co.'
Student loan repayments hit holiday shopping budgets
The resumption of student loan payments is hitting consumers hard, forcing them to cut back on holiday expenses. Teachers are feeling a particular strain and considering moving jobs.
Ryan Belanger on retail: 'All eyes will be on Black Friday'
A 'Mornings with Maria' panel discusses the anticipated release of the Fed's meeting minutes, retail earnings, holiday shopping and hedge fund manager Ken Griffin seeing Miami overtaking New York City as America’s finance capital.
NBA player launches new basketball sneaker featuring Bible verse, wants people to 'wear their values'
Jonathan Isaac, an NBA player who is Christian, launched an NBA-caliber basketball shoe on Thursday, Nov. 16, featuring a Bible verse on the outside of the shoe.
Walmart aims to lower food costs to entice customers to buy other products
Walmart executives said Thursday during the company's quarterly earnings call that it is seeking to lower food costs so shoppers can spend more on general merchandise.
China is exporting deflation to the rest of the world: John Lonski
The Lonski Group President John Lonski and LSEG director of consumer research Jharonne Martis discuss the lag in consumer spending and China's economic troubles on 'Making Money.'
Deer seen crashing through Tennessee restaurant window, injuring teen: video
A 13-year-old girl reportedly had to get 11 stitches in her shoulder after the hoof of a deer ripped it open while she was eating dinner with family and friends.
Starbucks employees walk out during busy 'Red Cup Day' event
Starbucks workers at multiple stores walked off the job during the company's promotional Red Cup Day event on Thursday. At least 5,000 workers were expected to take part in the strike, according to Starbucks Workers United.
More eyedrops recalled after FDA warning
Another company issued a recall for eye drops after Food and Drug Administration investigators warned that unsanitary conditions could have contaminated dozens of products.
Piper Sandler's Craig Johnson predicts a 'solid year end rally' for the markets
Piper Sandler Managing Director Craig Johnson provides a technical outlook on the markets, the Federal Reserve's management of rate hikes and retail sales.
Bath & Body Works trims sales forecast as demand slows into holiday season
Bath & Body Works on Thursday lowered its annual sales forecast on signs of slowing demand ahead of the crucial holiday season, as customers cut back spending on non-essential items.
Walmart's caution on consumer spending ahead of holidays sends shares lower
Walmart said shoppers slowed purchases at the end of October, in contrast to spending patterns earlier in the quarter, echoing comments from other retailers that have seen sales ebb.
The consumer is 'stressed,' but inflation is 'coming down': Phil Orlando
Federated Hermes chief equity strategist Phil Orlando on the Fed's rate hikes being 'over,' the holiday retail outlook and remaining Q3 earnings.
US consumer spending over Thanksgiving weekend expected to reach $130 billion
Consumers are expected to spend a bit more over Thanksgiving weekend this year compared to last during the unofficial holiday shopping kickoff of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
The death of the consumer is 'greatly exaggerated': Ryan Payne
Payne Capital Management President Ryan Payne, SW Retail Advisors President Stacy Widlitz, and Bullseye American Ingenuity Fund portfolio manager Adam Johnson discuss their outlooks for the markets, retail sales and on Nvidia's market value.