US Shoppers Are Still Spending, as Long as Retailers Give Them a Reason Retail sales rose last month, and several companies reported strong earnings. But discounts seemed to drive a significant portion of purchases.
Retailers’ Holiday Wish: That Cash-Strapped Shoppers Will Spend Retailers have navigated pandemic closures and supply chain snarls in recent years. But dealing with the fallout from inflation could be an even tougher test.