There has been a surprise contraction in retail sales in December, despite the month being key for many retailers due to Christmas shopping, official figures show. Retail sales fell 0.3% last ...

December 2024 retail sales were positive but slightly below expectations, with an increase in month-on-month sales by 0.4%. This was the fourth consecutive monthly expansion in retail sales and ...

WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales increased in December as households bought motor vehicles and a range of other goods, pointing to strong demand in the economy and further ...