Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Nikki Baird is a top global retail innovation and technology advisor. I find that there is almost always a lag between reality and ...

Higher costs have weighed on consumers, but there are signs of strength. Some areas of retail are performing well in this environment. It's a stock pickers market though as some are better than others ...

US producer inflation firmed in November while retail sales beat forecasts, underscoring resilient consumer demand despite ...

State Street's retail storefront vacancy rate is 13.7%, according to Hayes Commercial Group. Credit: Joshua Molina / Noozhawk photo The amount of storefront retail vacancies on State Street “remains ...

The UK economy is showing more signs of rebounding from its recent slump, with a jump in June retail sales adding to evidence of a strong pick-up in activity seen in other leading indicators. The ...