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Retailers placing goods on open display is an everyday miracle that could turn into a perk of the privileged
More than $760bn of products sent back, straining ‘reverse logistics’ companies and adding to landfills, survey shows
Analysts predict dozens of nationally-known chains could be headed for insolvency
Everyone from pet stores to cannabis growers are trying to avoid being closed during the coronavirus outbreak
Record sales expected despite slowing pace of growth as economy peaks
Trade associations support pushing Beijing to open markets but say tactics ‘ineffective’
Sector looks to have had its best holiday season in at least six years
Six of the nine largest ports break monthly records for traffic in the past year
Promise to trim corporate rate to 15% would cost $2.2tn in lost revenue over 10 years
Lobby group uses campaign to relax Dodd-Frank rules but retailers plan to hit back
Analysts expect a record $3bn to be spent on the peak US online shopping day
More customers expected to visit stores during holiday season, but concerns over sales growth remain
S&P 500 department stores index stands nearly 30% lower this year
Closed stores and petitions point to consumer fatigue as Americans reclaim Thanksgiving holiday
Retailers still expect growth but families on lower income will be cutting back
Employers are saving money with flexible scheduling, but the cost to workers can be high
Vast backlogs remain after months of labour disputes
Retailers say a shutdown could cost the economy $2bn a day
Group says ‘westbound pipelines’ were manageable amid congestion caused by port labour dispute
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