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Retail Sales Suffer Biggest Drop In More Than A Year As Iran War Casts Shadow Over Economy

Americans sharply pulled back on retail spending in July even as inflation remained elevated, raising fresh questions about whether the U.S. economy is weakening beneath the surface of the Iran war’s supply-driven price shock. Retail sales fell 0.6% in …

Central Retail posts 42.5% rise in first-half core profit

Tourist sales rise more than 9% Sales to tourists at CRC businesses in Thailand increased by more than 9% year on year in the second quarter, despite a slowdown in Thailand’s overall tourism industry. In Vietnam, The 1 Vietnam loyalty programme was …

Dollar dips as retail sales drop hits interest rate outlook

REUTERS/DADO RUVIC/ILLUSTRATION/FILE PHOTO U.S. dollar, euro, yen, pound, Turkish lira and yuan banknotes are seen in this illustration on March 24. The dollar fell today after data showed U.S. retail sales unexpectedly declined in July, …

U.S. stocks weaken on disappointing retail sales, consumer confidence

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks fell across the board on Friday as economic data disappointed. Retail sales for July were lower than expected. "American consumers are showing signs of fatigue," Heather Long, Chief Economist at Navy Federal …

U.S. retail sales decline in July signals consumer spending slowdown

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. retail sales fell in July for the first time in nine months as the boost from big tax refunds faded, suggesting that consumer spending was slowing down and prompting economists to slash their economic growth estimates for the …

Retail sales unexpectedly drop for first time in 9 months — making it difficult for Fed to hike rates

US retail sales fell in July for the first time in nine months as the boost from big tax refunds faded, suggesting a marked slowdown in consumer spending at the start of the third quarter. The unexpected decline in retail sales reported by the Commerce …

US stocks shrug off weak July retail sales data

US stocks shrug off weak July retail sales data NEW YORK, Aug 14, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Wall Street stocks were little changed early Friday as markets digested a weak US retail sales report in a late-summer vacation period of light trading volumes Total …

The world's bougiest strawberries are getting their first-ever retail shop in Chelsea Market next week

If you’ve ever looked at an ordinary supermarket strawberry and thought, “This could really use the luxury treatment,” Oishii has you covered. The New Jersey-based vertical farming company known for its exceptionally fancy—and famously pricey—Japanese …

Watch retailer Just in Time looks to double down on retail footprint expansion, eyes ₹1000 cr revenue-mark

Just in Time is capitalising on strong consumer spending in the watch segment, particularly in the ‘bridge to premium’ category Multi-brand watch retailer, Just in Time, which recently hit the 100th store milestone, is aiming to ramp up its retail …

Gold, silver rise as weak retail sales cut Fed-hike odds - Kitco PM Report

(Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold and silver prices are higher in late-afternoon U.S. trading Friday, as a weaker U.S. dollar and reduced Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations outweighed firmer Treasury yields tied to renewed oil-market risk. At the time of …

Retail Investors Think They Beat The SpaceX Lockup. Nearly A Billion Shares Haven't Arrived Yet.

SPACEX was one of the most anticipated IPOs ever, but the lockup aftermath might be its un-doing. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Getty Images On August 6, up to 911.5 million shares of Space Exploration Technologies, also known as SpaceX, came free …

Retail sales post first decline in nine months in July

The Blueprint U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July, the first monthly decline since October. Sales were hurt by fading tax refunds, lower gasoline prices and Amazon’s earlier Prime Day promotions. The weaker data could strengthen expectations that the …

New pasty shop given the go-ahead in Helston

The new retail outlet will be housed in a single-storey container unit between Helston Business Park and Tresprison Business Park. It will be operated by Ann’s Pasties, which already has a manufacturing unit nearby. Conditional planning permission has now …

US Retail Sales Post First Decline in Nine Months in July

U.S. retail sales fell in July for the first time in nine months as the boost from big tax refunds faded, suggesting that consumer spending was slowing down and prompting economists to slash their economic growth estimates for the third quarter. The …

NY lawmaker pushes against jail for retail thieves

Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Stumble as Consumer Sentiment Slips and Retail Sales Slide

Graas Raises $17M and Acquires Trustana: Temasek Bets on Unified AI Data for Asia Retail

Singapore retail AI startup Graas closed a $17 million Series B and acquired product data platform Trustana on August 12, 2026 — a twin move that solves a structural problem every agentic commerce platform faces: AI agents can only act on what they know, …

Dangote Refinery Plans Retail-focused IPO, Rules Out Foreign Listing for Now

Omolabake Fashogon with agency report Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s planned October Initial Public Offering (IPO), which could become Africa’s largest, is designed to let Nigerians share in the company’s growth, its CEO, David Bird, has said, adding that a …

Markets eye Fed hold after retail sales, consumer confidence fall

Key insight: Reports on retail sales and consumer confidence paint a picture of an economy weakening under the pressure of high prices.  Expert quote: "The economy is highly dependent on consumer spending – close to 70% of GDP can be traced back to it …

Back Hero USA Introduces Triple Fusion Back Massager — A Three-in-One At-Home Solution for Back Pain and Muscle Tension

Back Hero USA introduces the Triple Fusion Back Massager, a three-in-one at-home solution combining stretch, heat and vibration for back pain and muscle tension CA, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Back Hero USA has …

Jinfeng: China Top Band Sawing Machine Manufacturer Shaping the Future of Precision Cutting

SHANDONG, SHANDONG, CHINA, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the high-stakes world of precision manufacturing, the difference between a good product and a market-leading one often comes down to the quality of the very first cut. As global …

PetHey Announces New Brand Positioning as a Comprehensive Pet Containment Solutions Provider

Five real-life scenarios make pet containment easier to choose. SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, August 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pet technology brand PetHey today announced a new stage of brand strategy development, positioning itself as a …

Hope Haven Publishing LLC Announces Held While I Care, a Christian Caregiver Journal

A faith-based journal offering prayer, reflection, encouragement, and practical support for family caregivers caring for loved ones. LANSING, IL, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hope Haven Publishing LLC Announces Held While …

Catherine Chien Named a Trailblazer Winner of 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award

Dimerco Chairwoman Catherine Chien has been named a 2026 Women in Supply Chain Trailblazer, recognizing her leadership, mentorship and industry impact. TAIPEI, TAIWAN, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Catherine Chien, Chairwoman of Dimerco …

LatinX Launches a New FAST Channel, Powered by Latin America’s Most-Watched Family Entertainment Brand

LatinX Publisher of Record for LatinX Co-Viewing, Powered by Reino Infantil MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LatinX is bringing serious scale, trusted brand equity, and premium content context into the U.S. CTV …

Top 10 High-Precision Hybrid Stepper Motor Manufacturers in China 2026: Driving Precision Motion Control Excellence

Selection reference – a quick overview of key parameters and service capabilities from the top 10 hybrid stepper motor manufacturers CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CHANGZHOU, China — August 17, 2026 — China…

Top 10 Hisaka Plate Heat Exchanger Manufacturers in China 2026: Pioneering Precision Thermal Control Solutions

Profiling established manufacturers with proven expertise in plate heat exchanger design and after-sales support. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- QUANZHOU, China – August 17, 2026 – Jiangsu Yuling Machinery …

New Somantra Study Finds that even a single word added in a query can change how AI Search describes a brand.

Somantra's analysis of ChatGPT responses shows that adding a single word like "cheapest" or "safest" to an AI search query changes a brand's positioning. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

CardGrade Expands AI Card Pre-Screening with Forensic Capture, Collection Tools, and Free Centering Calculator

CardGrade surpasses 10,000 members and 39,674 completed AI card analyses while adding deeper condition capture and collection workflows. PENNSYLVANIA, PA, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CardGrade.io, an AI-assisted trading …

Charles Vermont Puts Fit First Across Its Womenswear Collections for Every Shape and Size

SHAW, GREATER MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM, August 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Charles Vermont, an independent ladies' fashion retailer based in Greater Manchester, is putting fit at the centre of its womenswear offer, helping shoppers of every …

Used Clothing Supplier YIKAO Expands Global Access With 20kg Trial Orders

China-based YIKAO Rewear Supply introduces flexible small-quantity sourcing alongside full-container wholesale options for global second-hand clothing buyers. 广州市, 广东省, CHINA, August 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Used Clothing Supplier YIKAO …

Golden Waffle Turns Post-Disney Blues into Breakfast Magic for UK Families

Customers pair the UK-blended mix with Mickey-shaped waffle makers bought on Amazon to recreate treasured holiday breakfasts at home. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One bite, and suddenly the family kitchen feels …

Apple iPhone Fold Could Open a New Frontier for Bespoke Luxury Technology

GoldPrive explores how the anticipated Apple iPhone Fold could reshape 24K gold, platinum, carbon fiber and bespoke smartphone customization. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As anticipation builds around Apple…

Matimo Platform, an AI Agent Governance and Execution System, Launches Worldwide

AI agents are moving from pilot to production faster than governance can keep up. Matimo Platform launches worldwide with identity and audit controls built in. CA, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matimo Platform, an AI agent …

MSN Features Kuvings AUTO10 Plus for Busy Back-to-School Routines

With families returning to structured school schedules, MSN recently looked at ways to make fresh juice part of busy morning routines. IL, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With families returning to structured school …

AquaCurve Shares Side-Table Placement Tips for Shallow-Water Pool Lounger Setups

The guidance explains how a small in-pool side table can support drinks, books, sunscreen and better spacing in shallow-water lounger layouts. HONG KONG, HONG KONG, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AquaCurve, an in-pool lounge chair brand …

Rysun Marks 25 Years with Enterprise AI Push Focused on Security, Governance, and Measurable Impact

Silicon Valley tech consultancy marks 25 years, helping enterprises turn AI pilots into secure, governed, measurable adoption across industries. SAN FRANCISCO , CA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rysun, a global technology …

ITZ Art Helps Canadians Bring Their Favourite Vacation Home

Toronto wall art company gives summer photographs a life beyond the camera roll with custom prints made in Canada TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Canadians will return from their summer vacations this year with …

SleePare Launches Try & Buy Online-Mattress Store & Showroom in Seattle, Washington

Opening August 17, 2026, SleePare's newest showroom gives Seattle shoppers the chance to compare leading online mattress brands before making a purchase. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SleePare, the …