retail sales News Updates

BusinessLogistics

60 Seconds: In-Store Shopping Back In Trend

An accelerated transition toward in-store shopping from ordering online is underway and set to aid the nascent #freight environment recovery, according to observers. 

October 1, 2024
BusinessPrivate

Big Grocers Profited From Pandemic More Than Smaller Rivals

Large grocery retailers’ annual profits rose during the COVID-19 pandemic and have remained elevated since, which warrants deeper scrutiny, says a report by the Federal Trade Commission.

March 21, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Retail Sales Fall 0.8% in January After Busy Holiday Season

NEW YORK — Americans pulled back their spending more than expected in January after the traditional holiday season splurge, Commerce Department data showed Feb. 15.

February 15, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Retail Sales Rise 0.3% in November as Holiday Rush Begins

Americans picked up their spending from October to November unexpectedly as the unofficial holiday season kicked off, underscoring the power of shoppers despite elevated prices.

December 14, 2023
Business

NRF Reports Record Thanksgiving Shopping Weekend

Thanksgiving weekend shoppers surpassed their record turnout from last year, marking a strong unofficial start to the holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. 

November 28, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Retail Sales Slip in October With Holiday Season Ahead

Americans cut back on retail spending in October, ending six straight months of gains, though the decline was partly driven by falling prices for both gasoline and cars.

November 15, 2023
Business

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Depot Tops Expectations Again

ATLANTA — ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Depot topped profit and sales expectations in its most recent quarter, but sales continued to decline.

August 15, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Retail Sales Up 0.2% in June

NEW YORK — Americans increased their spending in June as inflation eased in many areas, and the job market remained remarkably strong.

July 18, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Retail Sales Rise 0.4% in April

NEW YORK — Americans picked up their spending modestly in April, spending money online and dining out, buoyed by a solid job market and a retreat in prices for some things.

May 16, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Retail Sales Fall 1% Amid High Inflation, Rising Rates

WASHINGTON — Americans cut their spending at retail stores and restaurants in March for the second straight month, a sign consumers are becoming more cautious.

April 14, 2023