Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pam Danziger reports on retail, focused on the luxury consumer market. Weather significantly impacts retail, yet many underutilize ...

After a disappointing first half of the year, home sales are expected to remain subdued in 2025, hampered by higher-than-anticipated prices and mortgage rates. Those two factors, plus the continued ...

Total new-vehicle sales for November 2025, including retail and non-retail transactions, are projected to reach 1,255,900, a 5.2% decrease year over year, according to a joint forecast from JD Power ...

Total new-vehicle sales for September 2025, including retail and non-retail transactions, are projected to reach 1,232,200, a 0.1% increase year over year, according to a joint forecast from JD Power ...

As mortgage rates stabilize and inventory grows, the 2026 housing market outlook points to modest price changes and improved conditions for buyers. AI Summary 2026 is upon us and for this year, I want ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joan Verdon is a veteran retail reporter based in Northern New Jersey. Holiday retail sales are expected to grow by 2.9% to 3.4% ...

Sales of new U.S. homes exceeded forecasts in July after an upward revision to the prior month, as prices eased and heavy incentives enticed more buyers off the fence. Contract signings on new ...

(Reuters) -Signify, the world's biggest lights maker, reported a steeper than expected 8.4% drop in third-quarter sales and lowered its full-year guidance on Friday, hit by falling demand from ...