Numerator: Consumer Confidence Slipped in April

Numerator: Consumer Confidence Slipped in April

Consumer confidence slipped in April, hit by decreased comfort in the job market, non-essential spending and the ability to make ends meet, according to Numerator. The market researcher’s April Consumer Confidence Score was 56.9, down 0.4% from March. The score is an...
NRF: Retail Sales Gains Continue in May

NRF: Retail Sales Gains Continue in May

The National Retail Federation has stated retail sales rose again in May as consumers continued to spend despite economic challenges. Citing United States Census Bureau research, NRF noted that overall retail sales in May were up 0.3% from April and 1.6% year over...
Retail Monitor: Easter Shift Pressures April Sales Comps

NRF: Retail Sales Make April Comeback

Retail sales regained momentum in April with both month-over-month and year-over-year growth, according to the National Retail Federation. The United States Census Bureau today said overall April retail sales were up 0.4% from March and 1.6% year over year. In March,...