Texas retailers see stronger sales growth ahead in new Fed barometer

Today's top D-FW retail news you need to know ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏   [RETAIL]( [Texas retailers see stronger sales growth ahead in new Fed barometer]( The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ retail index was almost back in positive territory in December. [Love it or hate it, self-checkout is here to stay. But it’s going through a reckoning]( Some retailers are adding restrictions such as the number of items, while others are pulling out completely. [In 2023, The Watchdog battled companies on behalf of consumers – and revealed government secrets, too]( Watchdog year in review — scams, scandals and consumer victories [Inflation 2024: Sticker shock is back for car buyers, but grocers eye deflation]( Not every household has the wherewithall to deal with sticky higher prices. While grocery prices are easing, [...] [Secret life of gift cards: What happens to the billions of dollars that go unspent?]( In many states including Texas and Delaware retailers must work with state unclaimed property programs to [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [A Dallas bookstore owner wanted to engage inmates in reading. A national book prize was the result]( The Interabang Books co-owner got the idea for an inmate-judged literary prize from France. [Local malls and stores brace for last shopping push before Christmas]( Extended hours, new discounts and a festive atmosphere mark the last couple days of holiday shopping. [20 Texas companies score spots on America’s largest private businesses list for 2023]( Grocer H-E-B leads the way in the Lone Star State, where retailers, distributors, energy firms and automotive [...] [MORE RETAIL NEWS](   ADVERTISEMENT   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Account Login]( | [Help Center]( [Terms of Service]( | [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( The Dallas Morning News 1954 Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75201 © Copyright 2023