Monthly Archives: November, 2023
A Case of the Bah Humbugs for Toy Sales
Harriet Torry and Ben Glickman report that sales of toys and games have slumped as Americans show signs of pulling back. They write:
Shoppers couldn’t...
Are Investors Ready to Pounce?
Investors waiting to pounce? Not buying it. They finally have rates they can sink their teeth into. They’re in no rush to take on...
Payment for Gifts Is Upending Retailers
Suzanne Kapnar and Imani Moise of The Wall Street Journal report that consumers are shifting away from store credit cards as brand loyalty wanes...
Stockpiles Running Low as Peak Shopping Demand Starts
Liz Young of The Wall Street Journal reports that a sharp pullback in stockpiles comes as merchants are trying to focus on getting a...
A New Top Dog in the Delivery Business
Dana Mattioli and Esther Fung of The Wall Street Journal tell their readers that Amazon is eclipsing both UPS and FedEx in the delivery...