Retail Sales October Retail Sales Grew as Consumers Got an Early Start on Holiday Shopping Retail sales rose in October as many consumers began holiday shopping early to avoid any shortages, NRF said. Learn more
Retail Sales September Retail Sales Grew as Delta Variant Favored Spending on Goods Over Services Retail sales increased in September as worries about COVID-19 pushed consumer spending to goods rather than services. Learn more
Monthly Economic Review NRF Economist: ‘Watch What Consumers Do, Not What They Say’ as Recovery Continues Despite falling consumer confidence amid the recent rise in COVID-19 infections, shoppers are continuing to spend. Learn more
Retail Sales August Retail Sales Rise Despite 'Trifecta of Macroeconomic Headwinds' Retail sales increased August as consumer demand outweighed the pandemic, supply chain disruptions and other factors. Learn more
Monthly Economic Review Labor Market Will Play Increasing Role in Economic Outlook but Rising Wages Could Lead to More Inflation Strong consumer spending has been boosted by government stimulus but will rely on job creation as stimulus subsides. Learn more