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 ...
A PwC survey showed that U.S. consumers plan to spend 5% less on seasonal spending compared to 2024, the biggest drop in five ...
Real Retail Sales contracted by -0.14% in August 2024, slightly better than the expected -0.39%, indicating a modest upside surprise. The 3-month annualized growth rate of +2.54% is near average, ...
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The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for February showed a moderate rebound last month, with headline sales rising 0.2%. Meanwhile, January's figure was revised downward to a 1.2% loss. The ...
OTTAWA, July 24 (Reuters) - Canada's retail sales shrank by 1.1% in May as consumers curtailed car purchases and spent less at supermarkets, convenience stores and on alcohol, data showed on Thursday.