Headline sales jumped 1.7%, a sharp acceleration from February's 0.7% rise and above the projected 1.4% growth. While the 1.7% headline jump suggests a consumer boom, the data is heavily skewed by ...

WASHINGTON, Nov 15 (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales increased slightly more than expected in October as households boosted purchases of motor vehicles and electronic goods, suggesting the economy kicked ...

The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for September showed consumer spending was lower than expected, with headline sales rising 0.2% versus the expected 0.4% monthly growth. This is down ...

WASHINGTON, March 17 (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales rebounded marginally in February as consumers pulled back on discretionary spending, reinforcing the growing uncertainty over the economy against the ...