Government, Business

Retail Sales Fall 0.8% in January After Busy Holiday Season

NEW YORK — Americans pulled back their spending more than expected in January after the traditional holiday season splurge, Commerce Department data showed Feb. 15.

Anne D'Innocenzio | Associated Press
February 15, 2024
Business, Private

Walmart Boosts Managers’ Base Pay, Redesigns Bonus System

NEW YORK — Walmart Inc. is raising the starting base pay for store managers, while redesigning its bonus plan that will put more of an emphasis on profits for these leaders.

Anne D'Innocenzio | Associated Press
January 18, 2024
Business, Private

Walmart Attracts Savings-Minded Shoppers, Posts Strong Q3

Walmart extended its streak of strong quarterly gains heading into the holiday season as its low prices attract shoppers looking for deals in a tough economic environment.

Anne D'Innocenzio | Associated Press
November 16, 2023
Government, Business

Retail Sales Slip 0.4% in February After January’s Burst

America’s consumers trimmed their spending in February after a buying burst in January, as retail sales slipped 0.4% with declines across multiple industries.

Anne D'Innocenzio | Associated Press
March 15, 2023
Government, Business

Retail Sales Fall 1.1% in December as Inflation Takes a Toll

NEW YORK — Americans cut back on spending in December, the second consecutive month they’ve done so.

Anne D'Innocenzio | Associated Press
January 18, 2023