Retail sales

Nov. Retail Sales Slump 0.6% on Weak Demand for Cars, Electronics, Furniture
Nov. Retail Sales Slump 0.6% on Weak Demand for Cars, Electronics, Furniture
December 15, 2022  |  Retail

Weak demand for big-ticket discretionary items led to the biggest retail sales decline in a year. According to the latest data from the Department of...

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Inflation Rate Eases but Cost of Food and Essentials Remains High
Inflation Rate Eases but Cost of Food and Essentials Remains High
December 15, 2022  |  Economy

The inflation rate may have peaked, but consumer sentiment remains low. The Bureau of Labor Statistics published November’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) Tuesday (Dec. 13)....

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Fast-Fashion Giant H&M’s Sales Reflect New Competition
Fast-Fashion Giant H&M’s Sales Reflect New Competition
December 15, 2022  |  Retail

H&M’s struggles continued this week with sales figures suggesting increased pressure from fast-fashion rivals. The Swedish retailer said Thursday (Dec. 15) that net sales for...

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Today In How We Eat: Starbucks Sweetens Loyalty And Meal Kit Subscriptions Soar
Today In How We Eat: Starbucks Sweetens Loyalty And Meal Kit Subscriptions Soar
September 16, 2020  |  Commerce Connected

Consumers’ appetite for change as to how they feed themselves has been particularly busy of late, pushing Starbucks to sweeten its loyalty offerings to customers...

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Bright Spots In US Retail Sales And Digital Streaming 
Bright Spots In US Retail Sales And Digital Streaming 
July 20, 2020  |  Today In Data

The digital shift has been swift and powerful for Netflix, as the company added a stunning number of subscribers in the second quarter. And although the U.S. retail...

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June Retail Sales Rise 7.5 Pct From May
June Retail Sales Rise 7.5 Pct From May
July 16, 2020  |  Economy

Back in April, the news on the retail front was gloomy, to say the least, with sales plunging by a record 16.4 percent. But that...

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March Retail Sales’ 8.7 Pct Decline Predicts A Cruel April
March Retail Sales’ 8.7 Pct Decline Predicts A Cruel April
April 15, 2020  |  Retail

The U.S. Department of Commerce released its retail sales results for March, showing record-setting declines due to changes in consumer behavior and the COVID-19 lockdown....

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US Consumers Expected To Drive Retail Sales Up
US Consumers Expected To Drive Retail Sales Up
February 27, 2020  |  Retail

U.S. retail sales are expected to rise between 3.5 percent and 4.1 percent, topping $3.9 trillion. However, the coronavirus could put all of that in jeopardy,...

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Consumer Spending Drives Jan. Retail Sales Boost
Consumer Spending Drives Jan. Retail Sales Boost
February 14, 2020  |  Retail

With data indicating that consumer spending is still strong, retail sales – which are an indication of purchases at restaurants, stores and online – rose...

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