Retailers and trade groups say organized retail crime has been on the rise, but the problem is far murkier than they’ve made it seem.
American shoppers dramatically reined in spending in February compared with the start of the year, amid persistently high inflation.
Consumers pulled back on spending in November, failing to keep up with even a muted level of inflation.
A survey of over 2,000 retail investors found that over 80% think the worst of the stock market rout will be over within six months.
The retail brokerage will match 1% of each dollar saved in its individual retirement accounts. Experts think it’s a way to get attention in a crowded market.