While food stores saw very little growth, good weather in July and August boosted clothing sales, according to the ONS.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pam Danziger reports on retail, focused on the luxury consumer market. American consumers defied expectations in June – typically ...

US retail sales showed surprising strength during the back-to-school season – a sign that Trump’s tariffs haven’t yet cowed shoppers as the Federal Reserve weighs a decision on cutting rates.

Inflation seems to be driving some of last month’s sales gains, as unit sales were down in some categories, according to ...

US retail sales rebounded in June in a broad advance, potentially tempering some concerns about a retrenchment in consumer spending. The value of retail purchases, not adjusted for inflation, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joan Verdon is a veteran retail reporter based in Northern New Jersey. Holiday retail sales are expected to grow by 2.9% to 3.4% ...

U.S. retail sales excluding motor vehicles and parts likely posted further gains in September, data from the Chicago Federal ...

U.S. retail sales rebounded in June in a broad advance, potentially tempering some concerns about a retrenchment in consumer spending. The value of retail purchases, not adjusted for inflation, ...

The American consumer just keeps on keeping on. The latest retail sales figures came in better than expected: up 0.6% in August, after a similar monthly gain in July. That’s despite falling consumer ...

Retail sales slid in May amid an ongoing reset in U.S. trade policy that has consumers and businesses watching what they spend. U.S. retail and food services sales were $715.4 billion in May, down 0.9 ...