retail sales News Updates

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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
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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
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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
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Retail Sales Slip 0.4% in February After January’s Burst

America’s consumers trimmed their spending in February after a buying burst in January, as retail sales slipped 0.4% with declines across multiple industries.

March 15, 2023
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Retail Sales Jump in January, Defying Inflation and Rate Hikes

WASHINGTON — America’s consumers rebounded in January from a weak holiday shopping season by boosting their spending at stores and restaurants at the fastest pace in nearly two years.

February 15, 2023
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Retail Sales Fall 1.1% in December as Inflation Takes a Toll

NEW YORK — Americans cut back on spending in December, the second consecutive month they’ve done so.

January 18, 2023
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Holiday Retail Sales Pace Likely to Be Slower, but Still Solid

The retail holiday season is expected to be solid as economists and other experts say sales should increase between 6% and 8% over 2021’s record 14% increase from 2020. 

November 10, 2022
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Retail Sales Unexpectedly Rise After Drop in Prior Month

U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose in August after declining a month earlier, as consumer demand for goods broadly held up but showed signs of moderating amid historic inflation.

September 15, 2022
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Retail Sales Were Flat in July

WASHINGTON — The pace of sales at U.S. retailers was unchanged last month as persistently high inflation and rising interest rates forced many households to spend more cautiously.

August 17, 2022
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Retail Sales Top Forecast in Boost From High Inflation

Retail sales were stronger than expected in June, but after several economists adjusted the data for inflation, they still point to a leveling off in spending.

July 15, 2022