Retail sales increased nearly 6% in December with total holiday sales (Nov/Dec) rising over 5% above 2022. Consumer sentiment increased 13.7% in December, erasing declines from the previous four months, driven chiefly by...more
November marked a pivotal turn in consumer sentiment, which surged by 13%, erasing four consecutive months of decline. The increase was primarily fueled by optimism surrounding U.S. inflation improvements and sets a promising...more
The holiday shopping season holds significant importance for retailers, and the impact is particularly heightened in 2023 due to shifting consumer behaviors influenced by economic dynamics and evolving preferences. There are...more
Retail sales increased 8.0% in October, exceeding the CORE CPI of 6.3%; and monthly retail sales were up .9% over September totals, exceeding the monthly inflation index of .4%, but much of this gain was due to inflation...more
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