A slowdown in August retail sales does not concern economists, as several said that strong consumer confidence, wage growth and an attractive job market will be enough to deliver strong sales through the next several months despite looming tariffs...
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October 23, 2018, 09:08 AM
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Retailers could see record web traffic this year, according to Deloitte’s 31st annual holiday survey of consumer spending intentions and trends. Among the findings from the 2016 study:The Internet gallops ahead as the top shopping destination
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October 31, 2016, 08:08 AM
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Fitch expects U.S. sales growth to modestly improve in the coming holiday season, with retail sales (ex auto) expected to grow at 3%-4% in November/December versus 2.8% year to date. The National Retail Federation is forecasting that November and...
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November 26, 2014, 07:14 AM
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Fitch expects 2012 holiday retail sales to grow between 3% and 4% versus 5.6% in 2011 despite a strong seasonal start. Total spending increased 13% during the Thanksgiving weekend, according to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation...
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December 03, 2012, 08:03 AM
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The U.S. Census Bureau announced that advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for October, adjusted for seasonal variation and holiday and trading-day differences, but not for price changes, were $411.6 billion, a decrease of 0.3%...
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November 16, 2012, 08:09 AM
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