U.S. retail sales increased 2.3% on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, matching predictions of the weakest holiday sales since 2009, Bloomberg News reported.
December 2, 2013Business
Existing Homes Sales Decline to Lowest Level in Four Months
Existing home sales declined 3.2% in October to the lowest level in three months, the National Association of Realtors said Nov. 20.
November 20, 2013Business
Oct. Truck Sales Up 15.6% for 2nd Monthly Increase
U.S. Class 8 truck sales grew in October for the second consecutive month following 12 monthly declines, WardsAuto.com reported.
November 18, 2013Business
Existing Home Sales Decline for First Time in Three Months
Existing home sales declined 1.9% in September, which was the first decline in three months, the National Association of Realtors said Oct. 21.
October 21, 2013Business
Sept. Truck Sales Up 11.3%
U.S. retail Class 8 truck sales rose in September for the first time in 13 months, gaining 11.3% from a year earlier for a total of 16,125 vehicles, WardsAuto.com reported.
October 21, 2013Business
Holiday Sales Expected to Rise Slightly
The National Retail Federation said Oct. 3, it expects holiday sales in November and December to increase 3.9% to $602.1 billion.
October 3, 2013Business
New Home Sales Rise 7.9% in August
New home sales rose 7.9% in August, the Commerce Department reported Sept. 25.
September 25, 2013Business
Existing Home Sales Rise to Six-Year High in August
Existing home sales rose 1.7% in August to the highest rate since February 2007, the National Association of Realtors said Sept. 19.
September 19, 2013Business
New Home Sales Drop 13.4% in July
New home sales fell 13.4% in July the Commerce Department reported Friday.
August 23, 2013Business
Existing Home Sales Rise in July to Highest Since 2009
Existing home sales rose 6.5% in July to the fastest pace since November 2009, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday.
August 21, 2013