International Business News - retailers http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif U.S. retailers reported August sales that showed some signs that the economic downturn was easing, but a late Labor Day holiday and muted consumer enthusiasm weighed on the key back-to-school season. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/219674-a-shopper-wheels-his-cart-fromcostco-wholesale.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090903/manys-retailers-report-lower-august-sales.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090903/manys-retailers-report-lower-august-sales.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:24:21 EDT SEATTLE - U.S. retailers could see sales in the 2009 holiday season decline from last year's dismal results or show only a slight increase, even in the best scenario, according to a new forecast. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090827/us-retailers-could-see-holiday-sales-fall-study.htm Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:25:22 EDT Best Buy Co. and Target Corp. said Tuesday they are cutting jobs to reduce costs as they face lower consumer spending at their stores. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090127/retailers-best-buy-target-jobs-sales-concerns.htm Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:57:05 EST