by Annie Dameworth | May 13, 2026 | Industry News
Retail sales in April increased for the seventh consecutive month even as gas prices rose and inflation remained high, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Retail sales continued to grow in April despite higher gas prices driven by the ongoing conflict in Iran,...
by Annie Dameworth | Mar 10, 2026 | Industry News
Retail sales saw gains in February, with moderate growth month over month and strong growth year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Despite harsh winter weather, consumer spending grew once again in February, supported by continued wage gains and...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 13, 2025 | Industry News
Total U.S. retail sales were up in 25 states and the District of Columbia from June 2024 to June 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Monthly State Retail Sales report. Hawaii saw the most year-over-year growth (18.1%), followed by Nevada (8.9%), North Dakota...
by Annie Dameworth | Sep 12, 2025 | Industry News
Retail spending grew in August as consumers purchased school supplies and attempted to get ahead of rising tariffs that could begin to affect prices, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. Total retail sales were up 0.5%...
by Annie Dameworth | Sep 8, 2025 | Industry News
Ten states and the District of Columbia had significant year-over-year increases in total retail sales, excluding nonstore retailers, in May 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Monthly State Retail Sales report. On average, total retail sales were up 1.8% year...