Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Nikki Baird is a top global retail innovation and technology advisor. While everyone’s thoughts are focused on the week ahead, ...

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy. They are essential tools for policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses. That's because they allow ...

As the numbers begin trickling in after the cash registers cool down from the holidays, initial reports suggest it was a good Christmas for U.S. retailers in general, with First Data reporting a 4.7 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Nikki Baird is a top global retail innovation and technology advisor. Retail and consumer spending news continues to be a mix of ...

In a surprising turn of events, the total value of sales at the retail level, a key indicator of consumer spending, remained unchanged, recording an actual growth rate of 0.0%. This stagnation in ...

State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF remains a "Buy," supported by resilient U.S. consumer spending and record holiday sales expectations. XRT offers diversified retail exposure with a compelling 14.6x ...