US retail sales edge higher in September US retail sales edged up in September, curbed by plunging petrol prices that offset surging car sales, government data released today show. Business • 14 Oct 15
US retail sales edge higher in September US retail sales edged up in September, curbed by plunging petrol prices that offset surging car sales, government data released today show. Business • 14 Oct 15
US retail sales fall in key shopping month US retail sales fell sharply in December, the biggest holiday shopping month of the year, according to Commerce Department data published today. Business • 14 Jan 15
US retail sales fall in key shopping month US retail sales fell sharply in December, the biggest holiday shopping month of the year, according to Commerce Department data published today. Business • 14 Jan 15
US retail sales, jobless claims data improves US retail sales and jobless claims data showed a strengthening economy today. Business • 11 Dec 14
US retail sales, jobless claims data improves US retail sales and jobless claims data showed a strengthening economy today. Business • 11 Dec 14
US retail sales rise modestly US retail sales increased less than expected in June as receipts at car dealerships surprisingly fell. Business • 15 Jul 14
US retail sales rise modestly US retail sales increased less than expected in June as receipts at car dealerships surprisingly fell. Business • 15 Jul 14
US retail sales up more than expected US retail sales rebounded in February and new applications for unemployment benefits hit a fresh three-month low last week. Business • 13 Mar 14
US retail sales up more than expected US retail sales rebounded in February and new applications for unemployment benefits hit a fresh three-month low last week. Business • 13 Mar 14
US consumer spending measure sees solid growth A gauge of US consumer spending rose more than expected in December, suggesting the economy gathered steam at the end of last year. Business • 14 Jan 14
US consumer spending measure sees solid growth A gauge of US consumer spending rose more than expected in December, suggesting the economy gathered steam at the end of last year. Business • 14 Jan 14
US retail sales beat forecasts A gauge of US consumer spending rose more than expected in October as households bought a range of goods. Business • 20 Nov 13
US retail sales beat forecasts A gauge of US consumer spending rose more than expected in October as households bought a range of goods. Business • 20 Nov 13
US retail sales up despite drop in cars purchases US retail sales edged up in July despite a drop in car sales, new figures show today. Business • 13 Aug 13
US retail sales up despite drop in cars purchases US retail sales edged up in July despite a drop in car sales, new figures show today. Business • 13 Aug 13
US retail sales motor 0.6% higher in May Americans stepped up spending at retail businesses in May at the best pace in three months, fuelled by more car purchases. Business • 13 Jun 13
US retail sales motor 0.6% higher in May Americans stepped up spending at retail businesses in May at the best pace in three months, fuelled by more car purchases. Business • 13 Jun 13
Wal-Mart quarterly profits and sales disappoint Wal-Mart Stores' first quarter profit rose 1.1% as the world's largest retailer struggled with a sales slump in its namesake business. Business • 16 May 13
Wal-Mart quarterly profits and sales disappoint Wal-Mart Stores' first quarter profit rose 1.1% as the world's largest retailer struggled with a sales slump in its namesake business. Business • 16 May 13
US retail sales edge higher in April Americans increased their spending in April at retail businesses, buying more cars and clothes after cutting purchases in March. Business • 13 May 13
US retail sales edge higher in April Americans increased their spending in April at retail businesses, buying more cars and clothes after cutting purchases in March. Business • 13 May 13
US retail sales see biggest fall in nine months US retail sales saw their biggest fall in nine months in March, as higher taxes and weak hiring have made American consumers more cautious about spending. Business • 12 Apr 13
US retail sales see biggest fall in nine months US retail sales saw their biggest fall in nine months in March, as higher taxes and weak hiring have made American consumers more cautious about spending. Business • 12 Apr 13
US retail sales up solid 1.1% in February Americans spent at the fastest pace in five months in February, boosting retail spending 1.1% compared with January. Business • 13 Mar 13
US retail sales up solid 1.1% in February Americans spent at the fastest pace in five months in February, boosting retail spending 1.1% compared with January. Business • 13 Mar 13
US consumers buying more cars and clothing US consumers increased their spending at retail businesses in December, buying more cars, furniture and clothing. Business • 15 Jan 13
US consumers buying more cars and clothing US consumers increased their spending at retail businesses in December, buying more cars, furniture and clothing. Business • 15 Jan 13
US jobless claims point to steady labour market The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose only slightly last week after a big drop the week before. Business • 04 Oct 12
US jobless claims point to steady labour market The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose only slightly last week after a big drop the week before. Business • 04 Oct 12
US retail sales rose solid 0.8% in July US retail sales rose in July by the largest amount in five months, buoyed by more spending on cars, furniture and clothing. Business • 14 Aug 12
US retail sales rose solid 0.8% in July US retail sales rose in July by the largest amount in five months, buoyed by more spending on cars, furniture and clothing. Business • 14 Aug 12
US retail sales fell 0.5% in June Americans cut their spending at retail businesses for a third straight month, as a weak job market has made consumers more cautious. Business • 16 Jul 12
US retail sales fell 0.5% in June Americans cut their spending at retail businesses for a third straight month, as a weak job market has made consumers more cautious. Business • 16 Jul 12
US retail sales fall for second consecutive month US retail sales fell for a second consecutive month in May, a worrying sign that consumers are cutting back on spending that fuels most of the economy. Business • 13 Jun 12
US retail sales fall for second consecutive month US retail sales fell for a second consecutive month in May, a worrying sign that consumers are cutting back on spending that fuels most of the economy. Business • 13 Jun 12
US retail sales strength eases growth worries US retail sales showed unexpected strength in March as Americans shrugged off high petrol prices and bought a range of goods. Business • 16 Apr 12
US retail sales strength eases growth worries US retail sales showed unexpected strength in March as Americans shrugged off high petrol prices and bought a range of goods. Business • 16 Apr 12
