Clothing sales bounce back after a disastrous pandemic decline, as shoppers opt for a "vax summer" wardrobe refresh

A 16.4 percent sales decline in April may signal the bottom for retailers, but the climb back will be hard, and some companies may not make it......»»

Home sales will likely plunge this spring in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, but bounce back by the end of next year.....»»

Sweden's Volvo Car Group, owned by China's Geely, scaled back its guidance for the full year, warning that sales, earnings and cash flow in the first half of 2020 would decline from a year ago as the coronavirus pandemic weighed on its business......»»

If you missed out on the blitz of deals offered early this week by many online retailers, don’t despair: There may be additional savings on the horizon, as more than a dozen states gear up for their annual summer sales tax “holidays.”.....»»

Home Depot Inc's profit and revenue topped estimates on Tuesday despite signs of a slowdown in the housing market, boosted by a rebound in demand for seasonal products and as shoppers spent more to remodel their homes......»»

The publicity around the untimely death of designer Kate Spade drew shoppers back to the handbag brand this summer, driving a 31 percent jump in fourth-quarter sales for its new owner Tapestry Inc that sent shares up 12 percent on Tuesday......»»

The pandemic-induced surge in yacht sales is now showing signs of a reversal, with many buyers from the COVID-19 era now putting their vessels up for sale. This trend has led to a slight drop in prices, signaling a shift in the yacht market. read more.....»»

Retailers are highlighting the categories that are on the upswing as the vaccine rollout continues and stimulus cash drives sales......»»

Japan’s economy shrank more than expected in the first quarter as a slow vaccine rollout and new COVID-19 infections hit spending on items such as dining out and clothes, raising concerns the country will lag others emerging from the pandemic......»»

Clorox Co. sales have come back down to Earth after consumer stockpiling drove skyrocketing demand during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020......»»

In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. home sales slumped. Since then, however, the market has come roaring back — and rising demand, in conjunction with a relatively low supply of........»»

Starbucks Corp. says customers in the U.S. are back to making their morning coffee runs, albeit a little later in the day. It was an area of sales the Seattle-based coffee chain was “most concerned about” in the recovery after the pandemic c.....»»

Loans of up to $100,000 are available, with a focus on minority-owned businesses, many of which have been significantly impacted by the pandemic......»»

In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. home sales slumped. Since then, however, the market has come roaring back — and rising demand, in conjunction with a relatively low supply of........»»

In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. home sales slumped. Since then, however, the market has come roaring back — and rising demand, in conjunction with a relatively low supply of........»»

AT&T reported a first-quarter profit of about $7.5 billion, up from $4.6 billion a year earlier, showing a focus on growth as the economy starts to bounce back from the effects of the pandemic......»»

China Passenger Vehicle Sales Scorch Higher By 69% In Q1 Auto sales in China have scorched back past pre-pandemic levels, with passeng.....»»

Airbnb has struggled in the pandemic but Spain and Portugal manager Monica Casañas said a year of "pent-up demand" meant bookings would be back soon. Monica Casañas was promoted just three days b.....»»

The ability of Google's advertising business to bounce back amid the pandemic has one analyst hopeful about what's yet to come......»»

Dramatic sales declines are dropping and restaurant receipts are rising. With the Covid-19 pandemic more than a year old, the latest Ohio Restaurant Association’s industry survey now looks at two-year comparisons back to 2019 since dine-in bu.....»»