WASHINGTON, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Sales at U.S. retailers rose more than expected in November as consumers splurged on clothing and other items at the start of the holiday season and receipts at gasoline stations surged, more evidence the economic recovery gathered steam in the fourth quarter. The Commerce Department said on Tuesday total retail… read more
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Retail Sales 10/15/2010 – Futures News
WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (Reuters) – Sales at U.S. retailers rose a stronger-than-expected 0.6 percent in September, lifted by big-ticket items including autos, electronics and appliances, Commerce Department figures showed on Friday. Analysts polled by Reuters had expected an increase of 0.4 percent for September, after an upwardly revised 0.7 percent gain in August. Excluding autos,… read more
Retail sales (7-14-2010)
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales fell in June for the second straight month, raising new concerns about how much of a slowdown the economy will have to endure in the second half of this year. The Commerce Department says retail spending dropped 0.5 percent in June. That followed an… read more
FUTURES NEWS – “Retail Sales Report” 6-11-2010
WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) – Sales at U.S. retailers unexpectedly fell in May for the first time since September, pulled down by a record slump in purchases of building materials, according to a government report on Friday that added to fears the economic recovery was losing some steam. The Commerce Department said total retail sales… read more
Retail Sales [4/14/2010]
Retail sales rise strongly, autos give a boost * Sales ex-autos up 0.6 pct, core sales rise 0.5 pct * Consumer inflation muted, supports low interest rates… read more