The NRF predicts 4.1% increase in retail sales
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No Oil 'Windfall' Either
Joseph Calhoun - Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 12, 3:15AM CST
By Jeffrey P. Snider The problem with a high rate of inventory build is that it eventually has to go somewhere. In an actual economic "boom" that isn't much of a concern as businesses remain relatively confident that even if inventory is...
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U.S. Retail Sales: January 2015 Preview
James Picerno - Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 12, 12:09AM CST
US retail sales are expected to rise 0.2% in Thursday's January report vs. the previous month, according to The Capital Spectator's median point forecast for several econometric estimates. The median prediction reflects a rebound vs. the previous...
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Redbook Chain Store Sales
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PepsiCo Stock Should Remain Bubbly Ahead of Fourth-Quarter Earnings
at The Street - Mon Feb 09, 11:30AM CST
Pepsi's diversified business model, led by its Frito-Lay snack foods brands, should bolster long-term profits amid periods of weak beverage sales.
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Avoid Coca-Cola, Buy Monster or Dr Pepper for More Satisfying Profit
at The Street - Sat Feb 07, 5:10AM CST
Coca-Cola gets plenty of respect but hasn't shown a lot of good performance.
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Redbook sales growth continue to slow
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West Coast port conflict making industries increasingly nervous
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Consumer Companies Issue Most Negative Guidance Ever Despite Lower Gasoline Prices
Wolf Richter - Seeking Alpha - Tue Jan 06, 9:14AM CST
The price of oil continues to crash relentlessly. WTI trades at $49.80 as I'm writing this on Monday after hours, down 5.5% for the day, and down 54% since June 2014. The oil price plunge is eating into the American oil boom, munching on income...
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ICSC Retail Store Sales growth slows
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MasterCard: Holiday retail sales up 5.5% Y/Y
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Beverage Stocks: Year in Review and What to Buy in 2015
at The Street - Fri Dec 26, 8:55AM CST
Here are the beverage stocks that delivered bubbly returns in 2014 and won't lose their fizz in 2015.
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Retail tailwinds start to pick up
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Strong holiday sales season lead to surge in weekly retail sales
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'Very strong' consumer spending in the holiday season boosts retail store sales
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