US retail sales rise despite Trump tariffs: August growth beats estimates; consumer spending cushions economy

US retail spending surpassed expectations in August, increasing by 0.6 percent, despite ongoing trade tensions and tariffs. Motor vehicle sales and restaurant revenues saw gains, while furniture and ... Read More

US retail sales increase strongly; softening labor market a headwind

U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in August as consumers bought a range of goods and dined out, but a weakening labor market and rising prices because of tariffs pose a downside risk to ... Read More

Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July even as tariffs lead to price hikes

Shoppers increased their spending at a better-than-expected pace in August from July, helped by back-to-school purchases, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs are starting to hurt the job market a ... Read More

Retail sales show US consumer spending holds up, but 'almost everyone' is looking for deals

US retail sales in August were stronger than expected. But resilient American shoppers are still looking for deals wherever they can find them, with a weakening labor market and tariff-related ... Read More

US tariff exemption for small orders ends Friday: What it means for shoppers, businesses

NEW YORK (AP) — Low-value imports are losing their duty-free status in the United States this week as part of President Donald Trump’s agenda for making the nation less dependent on foreign goods and ... Read More

US online holiday sales growth to slow as shoppers tighten budgets, Salesforce forecasts

U.S. online sales growth during the 2025 holiday season is expected to slow from last year, as price-conscious shoppers stay picky with their spending amid rising living costs, according to a ... Read More