US Retail Sales Expected to Rise Just 3.1% as Spending Shifts Away From Mall
U.S. retail sales will grow just 3.1% in 2016 as consumers shift more of their spending to experiences, rather than the mall, according to the National Retail Federation.
Retail Sales Decrease to End Weakest Year Since 2009
Sales at U.S. retailers declined in December to wrap the weakest year since 2009, raising concern about the momentum in consumer spending heading into 2016.
Online Shopping Boosts Holiday Sales, Retail Group Says
U.S. holiday shopping is on track for a modest 3.7% rise this year after strong turnout during the Thanksgiving and Black Friday weekend and thanks to strong online sales, the National Retail Federation said Nov. 29 after releasing an annual consumer poll.
Sales Rise Less Than Forecast as Americans Save Gas Money
Sales at U.S. retailers rose less than forecast in October as consumers pocketed the money saved after fueling up their cars.
Retail Sales Rise Less Than Expected as Americans Save More
Consumers in the United States tempered purchases at retailers in September, pocketing the savings from lower fuel costs and making for a weak finish to the third quarter.
October 14, 2015Retail Sales Rise as Consumers Look Past Turmoil
Retail sales in the United States climbed for a second straight month, a sign consumers may be looking past recent volatility in financial markets.
September 15, 2015Retail Sales Show Broad-Based Gain as Consumers Spur Growth
Sales at U.S. retailers rose in July on growing demand for everything from cars to clothing, and a decline the previous month was wiped away, signaling consumers are propelling growth in the world’s largest economy.
August 13, 2015Retail Sales Decline 0.3% in June
Sales at U.S. retailers unexpectedly dropped in June, curbing optimism about the strength of the rebound in consumer spending during the second quarter.
July 14, 2015E-Commerce Increases 3.5%
Sales on e-commerce websites increased 3.5% in the first three months of the year from the previous quarter, reaching a record $80 billion worth of purchases, according to seasonally adjusted figures released by the Commerce Department on May 15.
May 20, 2015Retail Sales Disappoint Again
Sales at U.S. retailers changed little in April, starting the second quarter on a weak note as Americans remained reluctant to splurge.
May 13, 2015