Retail Articles

Economic Index Suggests Overall U.S. Market Stability Despite Pressures

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the United States slipped 0.2% in June 2026 to 99.1 following a 0.1% increase in May.

Dollar General Makes Annual Call for Small Business Vendor Partners

Dollar General is making its annual “Call for Small Businesses,” which invites suppliers that haven’t sold the retailer products within the past 18 months to learn more about partnership opportunities.

Target Touts One-Stop Values in August Back-to-School/College Promotions

Target Corp. reported that its two weeklong back-to-school and off-to-college savings events in August will offer reduced prices on thousands of academic items, 95% of which are priced at or below what the retailer charged for comparable items in 2025.