by Mike Duff | May 16, 2025 | Retail Articles
According to the United States Census Bureau, retail sales in April increased slightly from March. They were stronger year over year, even as consumers spent somewhat warily, given shifting tariffs and economic tides. Retail trade sales slipped 0.1% from March 2025...
by Mike Duff | Apr 16, 2025 | Featured News, Retail Articles
The United States Census Bureau reported March retail sales grew by 1.4% seasonally adjusted month over month and 4.6% unadjusted year over year as consumers braced for possible rising prices because of tariffs. The March numbers compared with increases of 0.2% month...
by Mike Duff | Mar 18, 2025 | Retail Articles
February retail sales in the United States grew modestly from the previous month and more robustly year over year, according to a report by the U.S. Census Bureau. In commenting on the report, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz noted consumer...
by Mike Duff | Feb 14, 2025 | Retail Articles
In reviewing data released today by the United States Census Bureau, the National Retail Federation noted that although retail sales fell in January compared to the previous month, year-over-year sales advanced. The Census Bureau stated overall retail sales in January...
by Mike Duff | Jan 17, 2025 | Featured News, Retail Articles, The Inspired Home Show 2024
Core retail sales during the 2024 holiday season grew by 4% over 2023 to a record $994.1 billion, according to the National Retail Federation, based on United States Census Bureau data. The number came in ahead of the NRF’s forecast for the holiday season. NRF...
