Retail ‘early chill’: Consumers pull back just before the holiday rush

New figures show that U.S. retail sales slowed in September for the first time in seven months, as consumers spent less on cars, building materials and department store purchases......»»

U.S. retail sales rebounded moderately in October although consumers did cut back on purchases of big-ticket household items like furniture and discretionary spending, which could temper expectations for a strong holiday shopping season......»»

U.S. retail sales rebounded in October, but consumers cut back on purchases of big-ticket household items and clothing, which could temper expectations for a strong holiday shopping season......»»

U.S. retail sales rebounded in October, but consumers cut back on purchases of big-ticket household items and clothing, which could temper expectations for a strong holiday shopping season......»»

Japanese retail sales grew at the strongest pace in 5-1/2 years in September as consumers rushed to buy big-ticket items to beat a rise in the country's sales tax, raising concerns spending could pull back sharply in the coming months......»»

Macy's Inc shares plunged 18 percent on Thursday after the department store operator slashed its full-year profit and sales forecast on the back of an anemic holiday season, sending a chill through the wider retail sector......»»

Gold futures on Thursday climb as benchmark U.S. bond yields pull back and as the dollar sees subdued action in early trade......»»

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Pandemic buying trends that favored household goods and food over apparel continued, according to early sales data from firms that track shopper spending......»»

In Indiana, stores that were closed for COVID-19 have started letting shoppers back inside, providing an early look at what local consumers can expect from their first in-person excursions for items other than groceries and household .....»»

The online retail giant posted massive first-quarter revenue growth with holiday-like buying offsetting challenges it had stocking household staples......»»

The online retail giant posts massive first-quarter revenue growth with holiday-like buying offsetting challenges it had stocking household staples......»»

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The average American spent over $1,000 on holiday shopping in 2019, according to the National Retail Federation The a.....»»