A recent survey conducted by Retail Alliance reveals that most Hampton Roads retailers are experiencing direct and significant challenges due to newly imposed tariffs...
Economic Warning Signs – Report from Mike Austin, SBDC There have been several economic reports and polls released in recent days that could bode ill for...
Updated Apr 3, 2025: On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump proclaimed “Liberation Day,” introducing significant tariff measures aimed at restructuring U.S. trade relationships. These...
POSITIVE START TO THE HOLIDAY SEASON FOR RETAILERS NATIONALLY Retail Alliance is excited to share that the Thanksgiving holiday shopping weekend exceeded expectations nationwide,...
As I look back at Christmas photos of my family grinning ear to ear, holding up their gifts for the camera, I can’t help...
NATIONAL HOLIDAY SALES During the 2023 holiday season, core retail sales in the United States grew by 3.8% compared to 2022, reaching a record...
In the ever-evolving landscape of consumer finance, a revolutionary trend has taken center stage – Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL). From the subtle yet...
Positive Start to the Holiday Season for Consumers and Retailers The season is off to a solid start with an increase in core retail...
WASHINGTON, November 3, 2022 – Holiday spending is expected to be healthy even with recent inflationary challenges, as the National Retail Federation today forecast...
NEW GRANTS: Is your building in need of a makeover? The Virginia Beach Development Authority is accepting applications for the Façade Improvement Grant (FIG)...