Early Thanksgiving online sales numbers are up 7% YoY to $15.6B, on par with pre-pandemic trends
Thanksgiving weekend has long been seen as the traditional start to the most important sales period for retailers, and so far, the indication is that we're in for a strong holiday season for e-commerce. Salesforce is tracking activity in real time and has just put out its first figures for the day.
Retail Sales Up 0.4% in October, Better Than Expected
The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for October revealed headline sales were up 0.4% last month. The latest reading was higher than the expected 0.3% monthly growth in consumer spending.
Retail Sales Up 0.4% in September, Better Than Expected
The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for September revealed headline sales were up 0.4% last month. The latest reading was higher than the expected 0.3% monthly growth in consumer spending.
Retail Sales Up Only 0.1% in August, But Better Than Expected
The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for August revealed headline sales were up 0.1% last month. The latest reading was higher than the expected -0.2% monthly growth in consumer spending.
VIDEO: ETF of the Week: Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY)
On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY) with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” The pair talked about several topics regarding the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF overall.
ETF of the Week: Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY)
VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and analysis, visit VettaFi | ETF Trends.
Exploring Economic Indicators: July 2024 Inflation
Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy. They are essential tools for policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses because they allow them to make informed decisions regarding business strategies and financial markets.
Retail Sales Up 1.0% in July 2024, Better Than Expected
The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for July revealed headline sales were up 1.0% last month. The latest reading was more than double the expected 0.4% monthly growth in consumer spending.
Retail Detail: Consumer Feeling the Squeeze
The turmoil on Wall Street early last week reignited talk of the big “R-word.” Recession.
Exploring Economic Indicators: June 2024 Recession Indicators
Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy. They are essential tools for policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses because they allow them to make informed decisions regarding business strategies and financial markets.
Retail Sales Flat in June 2024, Better Than Expected
The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for June revealed headline sales were flat last month. The latest reading was above the expected 0.3% monthly decline in consumer spending.
Exploring Economic Indicators: Retail Sales, Industrial Production, Leading Economic Index
Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy. They are essential tools for policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses because they allow them to make informed decisions regarding business strategies and financial markets.
