Economy Nov 25 U.S. retail sales rose modestly in September, as consumers pulled back spending after months of splurging By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy Aug 15 Retail sales rise a solid 0.5% in July from June helped by rebounding auto sales The increases followed two consecutive months of spending declines. By Associated Press
Nation May 15 Retail sales slow a month after Americans ramped up shopping to get ahead of tariffs U.S. consumers spent slightly more at retail stores last month after ramping up their shopping in March to get ahead of tariffs. By Christopher Rugaber, Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press
Nation Dec 26 U.S. consumers increased holiday spending this year even as they battled higher prices New data shows holiday sales rose this year even as Americans wrestled with still high prices in many grocery necessities and other financial worries. By Anne D'Innocenzio, Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press
Economy Nov 30 Watch 7:35 Consumers still feel inflation’s squeeze as holiday shopping season begins The weekend after Thanksgiving is the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, beginning with Black Friday. Some retailers have been offering discounts throughout November in hopes of encouraging shoppers squeezed by inflation to open their wallets. We hear from… By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Veronica Vela
Jun 18 High inflation curbs spending as retail sales rise a meager 0.1% in May By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press Retail sales rose 0.1% in May, below the pace that economists projected, according to the Commerce Department. Continue reading
Jan 17 Retail sales were up 0.6 percent this holiday season, fueled by a strong job market By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press While consumers continue to face higher borrowing costs and prices, spending is being fueled by a strong job market and rising wages. Continue reading
Apr 23 Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy protection after failing to secure funding By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press Bed Bath & Beyond — one of the original big box retailers known for its seemingly endless offerings of sheets, towels and kitchen gadgets — filed for bankruptcy protection, following years of dismal sales and losses and numerous failed turnaround… Continue reading
Mar 15 Retail sales drop slightly in February after jump in January spending By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press America's consumers trimmed their spending in February after a buying burst in January, underscoring the volatility of the economic environment. Continue reading
Feb 15 American consumers retail sales jump as Americans defy inflation and rate hikes By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press America's consumers rebounded last month from a weak holiday shopping season by boosting their spending at stores and restaurants at the fastest pace in almost two years, underscoring the economy's resilience in the face of higher prices and multiple interest… Continue reading