U.S. consumer confidence jumped this month to the highest level since February, bolstered by a brighter hiring outlook. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its Consumer Confidence Index rose to 70.3. That's up from 61.3 in August, which was revised…
There’s No Spooking Spending as Seven in 10 Americans Plan to Celebrate Halloween This Year Washington, September 25, 2012 – A record 170 million people plan to celebrate Halloween this year, according to NRF’s 2012 Halloween consumer spending survey conducted…
Analysts say Swipe Fee Reform Saving Up to $18 Million/Day. Retailers finding a variety of ways to pass the value along to their customers. WASHINGTON, September 26, 2012 – With the first anniversary of debit card swipe fee reform…
By launching promotions while it’s still hot outside, retailers are making a calculated move to stay in front of consumers and lock in their loyalty early, say retail experts. Early estimates from ShopperTrak predict a 3.3 percent gain this year…
According to a new study by Javelin Strategy & Research, cases of identity theft in South Carolina jumped 15 percent in 2011 over 2010, compared to a 13 percent rise nationally. South Carolina now ranks 20th among states for its…
The National Retail Federation today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the Federation to go to court to block the proposed $7.25 billion settlement of a federal antitrust lawsuit over skyrocketing Visa and MasterCard credit card swipe fees…
Thanks to its acquisition earlier this year of Winn-Dixie, Mauldin-based BI-LO Holdings, Inc., has become one of the nation's largest retailers. In a ranking by the national trade journal, Chain Store Age, BI-LO made the Top 100 list for the…
South Carolina is now allowing small health clinics located in pharmacies and retail stores to be providers for Medicaid patients. The move will let those on Medicaid use those clinics for wellness visits and to treat minor problems. The state…
It’s official! The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SC DSS) has announced that it will roll out a new issuance schedule for all new SNAP enrollees beginning on September 1, 2012. Those SNAP clients that come off the program and…
Some South Carolina business owners may not realize they are required to use a federal program to check the legal status of each new hire, and that the edict is now fully enforceable, WSOC-TV reports. The Palmetto State's new immigration…