According to the National Retail Federation, holiday sales increased 4% in 2024 to a record $994 billion during November and December alone. That make-or-break moment for the retail industry proves ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joan Verdon is a veteran retail reporter based in Northern New Jersey. Holiday retail sales are expected to grow by 2.9% to 3.4% ...

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The American consumer just keeps on keeping on. The latest retail sales figures came in better than expected: up 0.6% in August, after a similar monthly gain in July. That’s despite falling consumer ...

US retail sales showed surprising strength during the back-to-school season – a sign that Trump’s tariffs haven’t yet cowed shoppers as the Federal Reserve weighs a decision on cutting rates.

Spending at US retailers skyrocketed last month at the strongest monthly pace in more than two years as Americans rushed to beat President Donald Trump’s massive tariff hikes. Retail sales climbed 1.4 ...

WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in August as consumers bought a range of goods and dined out, but a weakening labor market and rising prices because of ...

Americans are still opening their wallets, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs start to take a bite. Retail sales rose 0.6% in June from the prior month, the Commerce Department said Thursday, ...

WASHINGTON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales increased solidly in July, supported by strong demand for motor vehicles as well as promotions by Amazon.com and Walmart, though a softening labor ...

U.S. Retail Sales grew 0.6% M/M to $732.0B in August, outpacing the +0.3% consensus and maintaining the 0.6% increase in July, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Tuesday. The ...