Americans' confidence in the economy improved slightly in November from October, but shoppers remain gloomy heading into the traditional start of the holiday shopping season amid a weak job market, according to a monthly survey.By: Anne D'Innocenzio|Date: Nov 24, 2009

After showing signs of improvement in early fall, sales of clothing and luxury goods weakened a bit the first half of November, compared with a year ago, when stores pulled shoppers in with massive discounts, figures released Tuesday show.By: Anne D'Innocenzio|Date: Nov 24, 2009

NEW YORK - Target Corp. is going bananas to keep up with Wal-Mart Stores Inc.By: Anne D'Innocenzio and Emily Fredrix|Date: May 27, 2009

NEW YORK - Even with unemployment still rising and home prices still slumping, Americans are getting their confidence back in the economy.By: Anne D'Innocenzio|Date: May 27, 2009

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... Updated: Wednesday, 18 Nov 2009, 9:25 AM EST Published : Wednesday, 18 Nov 2009, 9:25 AM EST ANNE D'INNOCENZIO,AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The official kickoff for the holiday shopping season is more than a week...

...Friday, 20 Nov 2009, 10:10 AM EST Published : Friday, 20 Nov 2009, 10:10 AM EST AP Retail Writer Anne D'Innocenzio NEW YORK (AP) - Bargain hunters looking to nab deals right after (or before) devouring their turkey are...

...Email Print Text Size Consumer strain: Pens and notebooks put on layaway Posted: Updated: By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) - To gauge consumers' strain, look no further than the rows and rows of...