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May 13, 2013

Commerce Dept.: Health, personal care store sales up year-over-year, year-to-date sales down slightly over 2012

Seasonally adjusted retail sales increased by 0.6% in April over last year, while unadjusted retail sales increased 3.9%, according to numbers released Monday by the Department of Commerce.

December 23, 2011

Personal spending rose less than forecast in November

A report released Friday by the Commerce Department showed that U.S. consumer spending edged up 0.1% in November, less than forecast and reflecting an economy that continues to struggle.

October 14, 2011

September retail sales jump 1.1%, beating forecasts

U.S. retail sales in September grew at their fastest pace in six months, beating forecasts and rising 1.1%, the Commerce Department reported Friday.

October 6, 2011

NRF: Expect modest increase in holiday retail sales

The National Retail Federation described the 2011 holiday season as "average," projecting that holiday sales will rise 2.8% to $465.6 billion.

August 2, 2011

Consumer spending down in June

Consumer spending for June dropped 0.2% to $21.9 billion, the Commerce Department announced Tuesday.

March 28, 2011

Report: U.S. consumer spending up in February, economy on ‘firmer footing’

A report released Monday by the Commerce Department showed that consumer spending in the United States rose more than forecasted in February as incomes climbed.

September 28, 2010

NRF responds to Chinese currency legislation

Another group representing retailers has joined those opposed to legislation designed to pressure China to...