Tag: retail sales
COVID-19 resurgence crimps spending, travel recovery
A COVID-19 resurgence this summer has caused consumers to turn cautious, while investors trim their investments in a travel sector still struggling to recover.
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Americans spent less in July as COVID-19 cases surged
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans cut back on their spending last month as a surge in COVID-19 cases kept people away from stores.
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U.S. retail sales rose 0.6% in June, better than decline seen
Americans spent more last month on clothing, electronics and dining out as the economy opened up and pandemic-related restrictions were lifted.
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Retail sales were flat in April as stimulus spending wanes
NEW YORK (AP) – Retail sales in the United States were flat in April, after soaring in March, when many Americans received $1,400 stimulus...
U.S. retail sales jump 5.3%, thanks to $600 stimulus checks
NEW YORK (AP) – The $600 stimulus checks got Americans shopping again. After three months of declines, retail sales soared a seasonally adjusted 5.3%...
Lardaro: R.I. economy sinks in October after 4 stable months
PROVIDENCE – University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro said he didn't think Rhode Island's economy could possibly get worse – until it did.
"Rhode...
Retail sales rise for 4th straight month as growth slows
NEW YORK (AP) – Americans kept spending in August, but the pace of that growth is slowing as millions of people who lost jobs...
Lardaro on R.I.’s economy: ‘We’ll have to settle for what we...
PROVIDENCE – The Ocean State's economy has turned into a mixed picture with several aspects of its economy improving while others appear to be...
U.S. retail sales regain pre-virus pace but slowdown is likely
WASHINGTON (AP) – Americans increased their retail purchases by 1.2% in July, with solid gains in appliances and clothing, restoring sales to their level...
U.S. retail sales up 17.7% in a partial rebound from plunge
BALTIMORE (AP) – United States retail sales jumped 17.7% from April to May, with spending partially rebounding after the coronavirus had shut down...