Retail Sales Tumble 0.9% in January, Worse Than Expected
The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for January showed a sharper-than-expected decline, with headline sales falling 0.9%—the largest monthly drop since March 2023 and the first decline in five months. Meanwhile, December's figures were revised upward to a 0.7% gain.
US Consumers Spend ‘Robustly' After Almost $1 Trillion Holiday
After a nearly $1 trillion holiday season, U.S. consumer spending shows no sign of slowing. The exact figure is $994 billion, according to recent findings from the National Retail Federation.
Retail Sales Up 0.4% in December, Lower Than Expected
The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for December revealed headline sales were up 0.4% last month. Additionally, November retail sales were revised higher to 0.8%.
Holiday sales jump more than expected as retailers slash prices
Heading into the holiday season, many US retailers described their consumers as "selective," "cautious" and "conservative," and making "needs-based" purchases.
Retail Sales Up 0.7% in November, Better Than Expected
The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for November revealed headline sales were up 0.7% last month. The latest reading was higher than the expected 0.6% monthly growth in consumer spending.
5 ETFs for Smart Holiday Season Investing
Holiday spending is expected to grow 2.5%-3.5% year over year. Several ETFs are poised for solid gains.
ETFs Set to Soar on Solid Thanksgiving Weekend Sales
Black Friday continues to be the most popular shopping day for both in-store and online shopping.
Black Friday spending in US retail stores muted compared to online purchases
Sales at brick-and-mortar stores grew just 0.7% year-over-year, according to preliminary estimates by payments processor Mastercard, and were lower according to data firm Facteus.
Black Friday online spending hits $10.8B, fueled by discounts and mobile shopping
US shoppers spent a record $10.8 billion online this Black Friday, marking a 10.2% year-over-year increase, according to Adobe Analytics. As the official kickoff to the holiday shopping season, Black Friday showcased the growing dominance of e-commerce, with consumers flocking to mobile devices and desktops to snag deals on everything from electronics to beauty products.
Black Friday data shows US shoppers spent $10.8 billion online
It was a 10% rise from a year ago, according to Adobe Analytics.
Thanksgiving online spending hits record $6.1B
Online spending hit a record $6.1 billion over Thanksgiving, according to Adobe's most recent estimates, as consumers continue to lean heavily on e-commerce.
Consumers spend record $6.1 billion online during Thanksgiving day
CNBC's Courtney Reagan reports on Black Friday's retail trends.
