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
Retail 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, 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, 2015Retail Sales Fall for Third Straight Month
Sales at U.S. retailers unexpectedly decreased in February for a third consecutive month as inclement weather and low wage gains restrained shoppers.
March 12, 2015Retail Sales Decline For Second Consecutive Month
Sales at U.S. retailers fell more than forecast in January, reflecting smaller receipts at gasoline stations and declines at clothing and sporting goods stores.
February 12, 2015Retail Sales Slump in Broad-Based December Retreat
Retail sales in the U.S. slumped in December by the most in almost a year, reflecting a broad-based retreat that will probably prompt economists to cut growth forecasts.
January 14, 2015Retail Sales Showed Broad-Based Gain in October
American consumers ate out and shopped for clothes in October, enjoying a windfall from cheaper gasoline and prompting a rebound in retail sales heading into the holiday-shopping season.
November 14, 2014Retail Sales Decline in September
Retail sales in the U.S. dropped in September, reflecting a broad-based pullback that signaled consumers took a breather.
October 15, 2014