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Consumer sentiment rises to 2-year high in June Economic Report

June 25, 2010 Via WalmartHelp.com Leave a Comment

U.S. consumer sentiment was the most optimistic in more than two years in June, but remained far below normal levels, according to a survey released Friday by Reuters and the University of Michigan. The rest of the story: Consumer sentiment rises to 2-year high in June Economic Report – MarketWatch.

Filed Under: Economy, Featured

Retailers' weekly sales rise 2.5%: survey

June 22, 2010 Via Administrator Leave a Comment

Chain-store sales for the week ended June 19 rose 2.5% from the year-earlier period, according to a survey released Tuesday by the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs. The rest of the story: Retailers’ weekly sales rise 2.5%: survey – MarketWatch.

Filed Under: Economy, Featured

Winners and losers from a stronger yuan

June 22, 2010 Via Administrator Leave a Comment

China’s decision to let its currency rise in value adds buying power to its exploding middle class.  At the same time, it puts a squeeze on U.S. retailers like Walmart because Chinese imports suddenly cost more. The rest of the story: The Associated Press: Winners and losers from a stronger yuan.

Filed Under: Economy, International

Consumer Prices in U.S. Fell 0.2% in May, Core Rate Rose 0.1%

June 17, 2010 Via Administrator Leave a Comment

Retailers such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. are cutting prices to bolster sales as customers face almost 10 percent unemployment and rising foreclosures. The rest of the story: Consumer Prices in U.S. Fell 0.2% in May, Core Rate Rose 0.1% – BusinessWeek.

Filed Under: Economy, Featured, Walmart

Retailers' weekly sales rise 2.9%

June 15, 2010 Via Administrator Leave a Comment

Chain-store sales for the week ended June 12 rose 2.9% from the year-earlier period, according to a survey released Tuesday by the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs. The rest of the story: Retailers’ weekly sales rise 2.9%: survey – MarketWatch.

Filed Under: Economy

US consumer sentiment strongest since January 2008

June 11, 2010 Via Administrator Leave a Comment

U.S. consumer sentiment improved in early June to its strongest level in nearly 2-1/2 years, bolstered by hopes of better job and credit conditions, a survey released on Friday showed. The rest of the story: US consumer sentiment strongest since January 2008 | Reuters.

Filed Under: Economy

Walmart Executives Answer Media's Questions

June 4, 2010 Via Lana Flowers Leave a Comment

Walmart executives took half an hour Friday afternoon to answer numerous questions from media from across the nation and the world.

Filed Under: Economy, International, Sam's Club, Walmart

Tom Schoewe Reviews Walmart Finances

June 4, 2010 Via Lana Flowers Leave a Comment

Retailers are used to sales growing, but in 2009 that was not the case. “We saw retail actually shrink by $64 billion. That is a tough landscape,” said Tom Schoewe, Walmart executive vice president and chief financial officer.

Filed Under: Economy, Walmart

Retailers' reports show tepid May for shoppers

June 3, 2010 Via WalmartHelp.com Leave a Comment

Retailers’ May sales reports, released Thursday, underscore how fragile the consumer spending recovery remains. The rest of the story: Retailers’ reports show tepid May for shoppers.

Filed Under: Economy

Good news for drivers: Gas prices can fall more

June 2, 2010 Via WalmartHelp.com Leave a Comment

Gasoline prices dropped on Tuesday for the 26th straight day of lower oil prices and it looks like there is room for pump prices to move even lower. The rest of the story: Good news for drivers: Gas prices can fall more – USATODAY.com.

Filed Under: Economy

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