U.S. retail sales
Consumer Pessimism, Fears Over Tariffs Could See Retail Sales Slow
Retail sales could slow as consumers become less optimistic and stick to buying only what they need, in part…
Here’s the Real Story Behind November’s US Retail Sales Gain
US retail sales for November rose 0.7 percent, but after excluding the 2.6 percent jump in auto sales, retail…
Apparel, Department Store Retail Sales Flat in October
The slight dips for October apparel and department store sales still suggest a relatively strong consumer for…
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Apparel Sales Were The Second Best Store Category in September
Sales at apparel and accessories stores rose 1.5 percent, while sales at department stores were up nearly 0.4…
E-commerce Saved August Retail Sales; Apparel Sales Slipped
Retail sales in August rose 0.1 percent, but slid 0.7 percent at apparel and accessories stores and fell 1.1…
Deciphering Retail Sales Data and Consumer Spending
Consumers are spending less on apparel and more on food and experiences, while lower inflation expectations…
NRF’s 3-4% Holiday Growth Forecast Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
The holiday could come in flat or negative when factoring in inflation.
CEO Q4 Confidence Dips Even as Consumers Continue to Spend
Nearly one-third of chief executives believe economic conditions are worse now than they were six months ago.
Are Consumers ‘Running Out of Momentum’?
Retail watchers unpack the latest data on monthly sales and household debt.
Report Finds Troubling Trend in Retail Bankruptcies
BDO's latest retail bankruptcy report dives into what merchants can expect this year.
Resilient Consumers Spur US Retail Sales Growth
American retailers got a sales boost in January as consumers continued to spend amid inflation.
Here’s What Sales Were Really Like in December
US retail sales fell 1.1 percent in December, including declines in apparel and home furnishings, as…
What to Make of November’s ‘Ugly’ Retail Report
Consumers are still spending, but new US retail sales data suggests a pull back or, at least, a shift in…
October’s Retail Sales Growth Left Fashion Out in the Cold
With US retail sales up in October, the Federal Reserve might see a need to raise rates again as it seeks to…
September’s Flat Retail Sales Data Doesn’t Tell Whole Story
Nothing's slowing the American consumer's propensity to spend—at least, not yet.