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Retail sales are up in April
Retail sales data issued today by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF) showed modest sequential gains and varying annual gains.

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NRF calls for 3.7 to 4.2 percent annual increase for 2017 retail sales
The NRF is calling for 2017 online and other non-store/online sales (which NRF includes in its over all number) to head up between 8 and 12 percent.

NRF calls for 3.6 percent annual increase for holiday season retail sales
Sales in the months of November and December, excluding autos, gas, and restaurant sales, to reach $655.8 million.

NRF estimates 3.1% annual hike in 2016 retail sales but economic worries persist
Estimate comes in higher than the 10-year average of 2.7%, but falls short of the NRF’s 2015 estimate of 4.1%.

Commerce and NRF report lower than expected retail sales numbers for June
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
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
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
Consumer spending helps GDP post decent gains over the last two reported quarters.

Department of Commerce and NRF report November retail sales up
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
Sales up 3.9% unadjusted year-over-year.

NRF and Commerce report lackluster March retail sales numbers
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
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
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
Federation CEO cites impact of 2002's 10-day lockout, which cost economy $1 billion per day.


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