
Retail
Clothing prices rose again in December, new government data shows
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on January 13, 2026 that apparel prices climbed 0.6 percent in December, outpacing overall inflation for the month.
Retail covers the stores themselves: how they set prices, how loyalty programs actually pay out, what a return policy permits, and which markdown tactics mislead. Coverage names retailers directly. Useful for readers who want to buy somewhere that takes an item back without a fight.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on January 13, 2026 that apparel prices climbed 0.6 percent in December, outpacing overall inflation for the month.