Economy August 25, 2026
Retail Earnings Show U.S. Consumers Keep Spending for the Right Price
Resilient shoppers are still opening their wallets when they find the right product at the right price.
Small Business June 26, 2026
Study: Nearly Three-Quarters of Retailers Face Hidden Tax Compliance Costs After Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Nearly half (48%) of retailers say they still need additional safeguards to protect against unexpected cross-border costs.
Payroll July 30, 2025
Despite Inflation Being Less Impactful, 1 in 3 Back-to-School Shoppers Are Making Changes to Save
Inflation continues to plague back-to-school shoppers, but less so than in years past, according to a new Bankrate survey, perhaps indicating Americans have become more accustomed to paying higher prices.
Small Business July 17, 2025
Back-to-School Season Gets Early Start
The early start is up from 55% last year and is the highest since NRF started tracking early shopping in 2018.
General News June 24, 2025
Consumer Confidence Dropped More than Expected in June
U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly declined in June, underscoring lingering anxiety about the potential impacts on the economy and job market from higher U.S. import duties.
Accounting April 22, 2025
Retail CEOs from Walmart, Target and Home Deport Meet with Trump to Talk Tariffs
The meeting took place at the White House and included Target CEO Brian Cornell, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon and Home Depot CEO Ted Decker.
Small Business April 7, 2025
Retail Group Warns ‘More Tariffs Lead to Higher Costs for American Families’
The largest association of retailers in the U.S. has issued a statement regarding the potential impact of the recent placement of tariffs on most products.
Small Business March 10, 2025
February Retail Sales Were Down Monthly Amid Tariff Concerns
Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, were down 0.22% seasonally adjusted month over month but up 3.38% unadjusted ...
Small Business February 10, 2025
Trump Orders Treasury Department to Stop Making Pennies
According to the U.S. Mint, the cost for creating a penny was 3.69 cents each last year, and the coins accounted for about half of the non-folding money shipped out.
Small Business February 7, 2025
A Guide to Understanding Value-Added Tax (VAT)
If you plan to do business outside of the United States, you’ll need to understand value-added tax (VAT). It’s the most common consumption tax in the world.