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Americans turn to TV as recession hits spending

More U.S. consumers have turned to the great American pastime of watching television as the recession strained household budgets, a survey set to be released on Tuesday shows.

Questions surround Woods' future as marketing star

Tiger Woods' decision to withdraw from professional golf due to a sex scandal raised questions Friday about his future as a magnet for corporate sponsors, with AT&T saying it was evaluating its ties.

Dutch supermarket sales growth to slow in 2010-CBL

Dutch supermarket sales growth is seen at 1.5 percent in 2010, down from a projected 2.5 percent this year as cautious consumers continue to curb spending, the Dutch Food Retail Association (CBL) said

Strong U.S. retail sales rise boosts recovery hopes

Sales at U.S. retailers rose more than expected in November as consumers stepped up spending on gasoline and a wide range of other goods, data showed on Friday, raising hopes of a self-sustaining economic recovery.

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U.S. online holiday spending up 3 percent: comScore

U.S. online holiday spending has risen 3 percent this holiday season, but shopping online slowed over the weekend after the special deals and discounts offered by retailers on Cyber Monday ended, analytics firm comScore Inc said on Tuesday.

RESEARCH ALERT-Natixis raises ATP Oil & Gas to buy

Natixis raised ATP Oil & Gas Corp to buy from hold and increased its price target, saying Telemark project in Gulf of Mexico is expected to more than double the company's 2009 average production rate.

U.S. retail sales miss view on weak holiday start

U.S. retailers from Macy's to Costco posted much weaker-than-expected sales for November as shoppers focused only on big bargains at the start of the key holiday selling season.

SKF CEO says auto unit strong in Q4, wary of 2010

Sweden's SKF said on Thursday its automotive business had fared better than expected so far in the fourth quarter, but warned the phasing out of incentive schemes in Europe could dent sales going into 2010.

U.S. chains miss sales views in weak holiday start

U.S. retailers from Macy's to Costco posted much weaker-than-expected sales for November as shoppers focused only on big bargains at the start of the key holiday selling season.

Several retailers miss November sales views

Several U.S. retailers posted weaker-than-expected sales for November, getting the key holiday season off to a sluggish start as consumers worried about the economy and double-digit unemployment.

Web retail a bright spot in tepid U.S. holiday season

U.S. online shoppers spent 5 percent more this Cyber Monday than they did last year as more consumers flocked to the Web for holiday shopping but spent slightly less per person, analytics firm comScore Inc said on Wednesday.

Web retail: Bright spot in tepid holiday season

Hackers spread virus with swine flu vaccine offer

Hackers are spreading a vicious computer virus through spam email messages that urge recipients to visit a bogus website offering vaccinations to protect them against another virus -- the one that causes swine flu.

November sales to shed light on holiday start

When U.S. retail chains report November sales this week, investors will learn whether they have gone far enough to protect profits against a weak start to the holiday shopping season.

Black Friday Web shopping up 11 percent: comScore

Holiday shoppers in the United States spent some $595 million online on Black Friday, up 11 percent from last year, with Amazon.com and Walmart.com the most visited sites, according to analytics firm comScore.

November sales to shed light on holiday season

When U.S. retail chains report November sales this week, investors will learn whether they have gone far enough to protect profits against a weak start to the holiday shopping season.

Black Friday shoppers tweet, friend and clip

Before deciding where to buy a laptop for his daughter on Black Friday, Nate Bryan was scouring the web for deals. But he was not just looking at retailers' websites.

November sales to shed light on holiday season start

When U.S. retail chains report November sales this week, investors will learn whether they have gone far enough to protect profits against a weak start to the holiday shopping season.

Where did 'Black Friday,' 'Cyber Monday' Come From?

While the term “Black Friday” has been used for several decades by retailers, the public and media to describe the day after Thanksgiving, some new terms are coming into use to describe additional events in the holiday shopping cycle.

Black Friday sales disappoint investors

Investors took a dim view of holiday retail sales after a weak Black Friday weekend, with Amazon.com Inc one of the few stocks to rise on hopes it was gaining a greater share of consumer spending.

Stocks gain as retail sales counter Dubai

U.S. stocks edged higher in choppy trade on Monday on optimism over holiday retail sales and a stronger-than-expected report on Midwest business activity.

Cash is king for holiday shoppers

Cash was king for consumers who shopped over the Thanksgiving weekend, according to survey results released on Sunday, and that factor could have cost retailers additional sales.

Holiday shoppers shunned credit cards: survey

Cash was king for consumers who shopped over the Thanksgiving weekend, according to survey results released on Sunday, and that factor could have cost retailers additional sales.

Shoppers spent less over Black Friday weekend

Consumers spent significantly less per person at the start of the holiday season this weekend, dimming hopes for a retail comeback that would help propel the economy early in 2010.

Shoppers already whetting holiday appetite online

Holiday shopping online hit a record for Black Friday, several days before the retail industry-coined Cyber Monday gets underway, as more consumers said they used the web to seek deals.

Black Friday Web shopping up 11 pct - report

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