Tag: retail sales
U.S. retail sales rose modestly last month amid solid holiday shopping
Americans stepped up their spending at retail stores and restaurants last month in a clear sign that consumers are still able and willing to...
Lardaro: R.I.’s economic momentum showed signs of fading in November
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economic momentum showed signs of fading in November, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Wednesday in...
American consumers feeling less confident in December, Conference Board says
The Conference Board said Monday that its consumer confidence index fell back in December to 104.7 from 112.8 in November. Analysts forecast a rise...
Lardaro: R.I.’s economy has mixed performance in October
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy turned in a mixed economic performance in October, although signs of strength remain, University of Rhode Island economist and...
Retail sales rose at healthy pace last month in latest sign...
WASHINGTON (AP) – Consumers stepped up their spending at retail stores last month, providing a boost to the economy in the early phases of the...
Cyber Monday shoppers expected to set a record on the year’s...
Consumers in the United States are scouring the internet for online deals as they look to take advantage of the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon with...
Lardaro: R.I.’s economy continued year-over-year momentum in Sept.
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island's economy maintained its year-over-year momentum in September, though there were concerns of slowing growth, University of Rhode Island economist and...
Lardaro: R.I.’s economy accelerated in August
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy showed strength in August, accelerating year over year, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Friday in his...
U.S. shoppers spent more at retailers last month in latest sign...
WASHINGTON (AP) – Americans stepped up their purchases at retailers last month as low unemployment, steady pay gains and rising stock and home values...
U.S. retail sales ticked up last month in sign of ongoing...
WASHINGTON (AP) – Americans spent a bit more at retailers last month, providing a small boost to the economy just as the Federal Reserve...