On a monthly basis, costs jumped 0.6% from August to September, the biggest gain in five months, up from a 0.4% increase the previous month. The cost of toys, new and used cars, sporting goods, and ...

WASHINGTON — U.S. retail sales increased solidly for a third straight month in April, though part of the rise in receipts was due to soaring inflation amid the war with Iran. Rising price pressures ...

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Control purchases increased 0.1% in September, up slightly from last month but below expectations. U.S. headline retail sales grew 0.8% in September to $745.0 billion, while core retail sales ...

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Holiday retail sales are expected to grow this holiday season and top $1 trillion for the first time, though that growth is boosted by inflation.

The Advance Retail Sales Report from the Census Bureau showed consumer spending was more robust than expected in February. Headline sales rose 0.6%, a step up from January's 0.1% decline and better ...

Retail sales turned negative for the first time in five quarters during the third quarter (July–September). Although economic ...