Consumers were window-shopping more in April, but being careful about their spending, suggests the ShopLocal Index. The index is based on page views of the online sales circulars ShopLocal serves up to the web sites of 50 major U.S. retailers.
With last week's wintry weather, it seems the season of renewal will be a short one this year. What better way to seize spring than with one last shopping spree?
Sears will be opening its doors for business on Victoria Day for a private shopping event but critics are charging that the move flouts the Retail Business Holidays Act.
