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Sales rise in December to help fuel solid holiday for retailers
Consumer spending inched up in December, helping retailers end the holiday season, which started strong in November, on an upbeat note.
Salesforce: Global online holiday sales reach $1.17T
Online holiday shoppers spent more than $1 trillion during the 2023 season.

Strong December growth pushes online holiday sales up 7%

New data indicates higher-than-expected December e-commerce activity helped produce healthy 2023 online holiday sales results.
Walgreens Q1 tops expectations; slashes dividend to boost cash flow

Walgreens Boots Alliance reported a better-than-expected first quarter amid cost-cutting and higher prescription drug prices.
Adobe: Online holiday spending hits record-breaking $222 billion

Healthy Cyber Week activity and strong buy now, pay later (BNPL) usage helped drive holiday e-commerce spending to new heights.
Tropical Smoothe Cafe reportedly exploring sale

A fast-growing quick-serve restaurant chain may be going on the selling block.
Kearney: Three retail predictions for early 2024

As retailers move into 2024, they should focus on liquidating inventory.
Zulily ceases sales, enters liquidation agreement

The final sale has concluded at Zulily, and wind-down of operations is underway.
Minimum wage increases go into effect in these 22 states

The new year brought with it minimum wage increases in more than 20 states — with more to come later in the year.
CGP: 'Stunning’ Super Saturday drives record sales

Super Saturday gave a big boost to holiday sales.

Sales rise in December to help fuel solid holiday for retailers