Ever felt a rush of happiness after buying something special for yourself, even if it’s just a cosy new sweater or a treat from your favourite café? That’s retail therapy at work—the comforting lift ...
Some local stores in Des Moines are closing or offering "retail therapy" sales in response to the results of the presidential election. Here are some local businesses' responses to the election.
The phrase "retail therapy" has entered our contemporary vocabulary to refer to a form of shopping driven by emotional needs, typically to cope with stress or negative feelings, or to regain a ...
Retail sales in the United States rose by 0.4% in September 2024, surpassing market expectations of 0.3%. This marks a steady increase from August's 0.1% gain, as reported by the US Census Bureau. The ...
Sometimes when I’m feeling down, I go shopping. I don’t buy shoes or clothes or furniture like some people do when they indulge in retail therapy though. Oh no. I head to the grocery store. I read the ...
The Australian retail sector faces a “retail recession sequel” in 2024, as economic challenges persist. Despite brief signs of recovery in early 2023, high inflation, rising interest rates, and a ...