Retail sales in the US were up for the fifth straight month in February, in all but one of nine categories on a yearly basis, led by clothing stores, health and personal care outlets, and general ...

Consumer prices in the United States rose at a slower pace in January 2026, while retail sales data showed continued gains for the fourth month in a row. The two key economic indicators – inflation ...

The Advance Retail Sales Report from the Census Bureau showed consumer spending was down less than feared in January.