#Retail sales fall 0.6% in November after rising in October

#Retail sales fall 0.6% in November after rising in October

“Retail sales fall 0.6% in November after rising in October” Americans cut back sharply on retail spending last month as the holiday shopping season began with high prices and rising interest rates forcing families, particularly lower income households, to make harder decisions about what they buy. Retail sales fell 0.6% from October to November after a sharp 1.3% rise…

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#Retail theft could lead Walmart to close stores, raise prices

#Retail theft could lead Walmart to close stores, raise prices

“Retail theft could lead Walmart to close stores, raise prices” Shoplifting has gotten so bad at Walmart stores that the retail giant may shutter locations in areas where local governments are taking a soft-on-crime approach, the company’s boss said. CEO Doug McMillon, who has led Walmart since 2015, confirmed the retailer has experienced an increase…

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#US companies dictate minimum prices on goods to retailers, shoppers left with fewer discounts

#US companies dictate minimum prices on goods to retailers, shoppers left with fewer discounts

“US companies dictate minimum prices on goods to retailers, shoppers left with fewer discounts” Shoppers will find fewer discounts on everything from toys to tortillas as companies increasingly set minimum prices on their goods to maintain profits and limit price cutting by retailers like Walmart and Amazon. For many years, manufacturers set the lowest price at which…

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#Target blames ‘organized’ crime for 0M loss in profits

#Target blames ‘organized’ crime for $400M loss in profits

“Target blames ‘organized’ crime for $400M loss in profits” Target said it has lost a whopping $400 million in profits this year thanks to organized gangs of shoplifters who have been systematically stealing merchandise from its discount stores. “At Target, year-to-date, incremental shortage has already reduced our gross margin by more than $400 million vs….

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