retail News Updates

Business

October Retail Sales Decline

Retail sales fell in October for the first time in four months, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

November 14, 2012
Business

Retail Sales Rise 1.1% in September

Retail sales rose 1.1% in September, the Commerce Department reported Monday.

October 15, 2012
Business

Holiday Sales Growth Expected to Slow, National Retail Federation Says

U.S. sales during the holiday season will slow to 4.1% this year, according to the National Retail Federation, due in part to unemployment and political uncertainties, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.

October 2, 2012
Business

Retail Sales Improve 0.9% in August

Retail sales increased 0.9% in August, the Commerce Department said Friday.

September 14, 2012
Business

Retail Sales Fall 0.5% in June

Retail sales declined 0.5% in June, the Commerce Department said Monday.

July 16, 2012
Business

Retail Sales Fall 0.2% in May

Retail sales declined in May for a second straight month, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

June 13, 2012
Business

Retail Sales Rise 0.1% in April

Retail sales rose 0.1% in April, the slowest pace this year, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

May 15, 2012
Business

Retail Sales Rise More than Forecast

Retail sales rose 0.8% in March, following upturns in January and February, the Commerce Department said Monday.

April 16, 2012
Business

Retail Sales Rise 1.1%; Gain Is Most in Five Months

Retail sales rose 1.1% in February, the biggest gain in five months, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

March 13, 2012
Business

Retail Sales Rise 0.4% in January

Retail sales improved 0.4% in January as sales excluding automobiles rose to a 10-month high, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

February 14, 2012