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 ...

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. 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% ...

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 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.

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

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Americans continued to open up their wallets and spend last month despite higher prices and concerns about a stalling labor market, beating expectations in a bright spot for the ...

Terry has 25 years experience in journalism and communications, reporting on a range of topics that include personal finance, telecommunications, Congress, government regulations, and criminal justice ...

Holiday sales in the U.S. are expected to increase between 2.9% and 3.4% this coming season, according to a Deloitte forecast. Deloitte projects holiday sales from November through January will total ...

Don’t bet against the American consumer, a Wall Street saying goes. The latest increase in retail spending may prove the point. Retail sales rose strongly in August for the third month in a row, a ...

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 ...

Retail sales hit their highest level since 2022 in September, with good weather giving a boost clothes shopping, according to ...