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Commerce and NRF report lower than expected retail sales numbers for June
July 14, 2015
June declines, but the second quarter was still up 2% from last year.
Retail sales are modest in February, according to Department of Commerce and NRF
March 12, 2015
Commerce reported that February retail sales at $437.0 billion were down 0.6 percent compared to January and up 1.7 percent compared to January 2014, and the NRF said that February retail sales, which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants, dipped 0.2 percent seasonally-adjusted month-to-month compared to January and increased 3 percent annually on an unadjusted basis.
The start to holiday shopping season kicks off slower than expected
December 1, 2014
Early reports fall short of projections, but the final verdict is yet to come.
NRF calls for 4.1 percent gain in 2014 retail sales
February 10, 2014
Consumer spending helps GDP post decent gains over the last two reported quarters.
Department of Commerce and NRF report November retail sales up
December 12, 2013
Commerce reported that November retail sales at $432.3 billion were up 0.7 percent compared to October and up 4.7 percent compared to November 2012. NRF reported that November retail sales, which exclude autos, gas stations, and restaurants, were up 0.6 percent on a seasonally-adjusted basis from October and were up 3.9 percent on an unadjusted basis annually.
NRF: Retail sales growth remains tepid, up 0.1% in August
September 17, 2013
Sales up 3.9% unadjusted year-over-year.
NRF and Commerce report lackluster March retail sales numbers
April 12, 2013
Coming off a better than expected month in February, retail sales were somewhat lackluster in March, according to data released today by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF).
November retail sales data from Commerce and NRF take steps in the right direction
December 13, 2012
November retail sales at $412.4 billion were up 0.3 percent compared to October and up 3.7 percent compared to November 2011.
Parties reach tentative agreement in Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach work stoppage
December 5, 2012
Federal mediators help reach a tentative agreement for Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach with the Warehouse Union Local 63 Office Clerical Unit ("OCU").
Retailers urge presidential involvement in west coast port dispute
December 3, 2012
Federation CEO cites impact of 2002's 10-day lockout, which cost economy $1 billion per day.
Retail sales show slow growth in August, says Commerce and NRF
September 14, 2012
August retail sales showed growth at a time when consumers are still being cautious with discretionary spending, according to data from the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation.
April retail sales numbers from Commerce and NRF show mostly modest growth
May 15, 2012
Commerce reported that April retail sales at $408.0 billion were up 0.1 percent over March and 6.4 percent higher than April 2011. The NRF reported that April retail sales, which exclude autos, gas stations, and restaurants, were down 0.1 percent on a seasonally-adjusted basis from March and up 2.8 percent on an unadjusted basis annually.
January retail sales head in the right direction, according to Commerce and NRF
February 14, 2012
Coming off of the holiday shopping season, January retail sales turned in positive performances and showed signs of slow but continuing economic improvement, according to data from the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF).
Retail: 2011 holiday shopping season off to a strong start
November 28, 2011
In what could possibly viewed as a late in the year jump-start for the economy, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said that Thanksgiving and Black Friday holiday spending—in stores and on the Web—hit historic highs.
September retail sales show largest monthly gain in seven months
October 14, 2011
September retail sales numbers from the United States Department of Commerce were up 1.1 percent compared to August.