Retail sales constitute a significant portion of overall consumer spending and are seen as a key indicator of the overall health of the U.S. economy.

The Commerce Ministry said on Wednesday that advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for March rose 1.4% from the previous month, higher than the 0.2% increase in February.

Spending at US retailers skyrocketed last month at ... to the central bank’s upcoming interest rate decisions. Retail sales in March were up across most categories, especially for car ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales surged in March as households boosted purchases of motor vehicles ahead of tariffs, though concerns about the economic outlook are hurting discretionary ...

U.S. retail sales increased by the most in more than two years in March as households stepped up purchases of motor vehicles ...

US retail sales grew in April by 0.72%, driven by consumers buying goods ahead of expected tariff price increases. Total ...

WASHINGTON] US consumer confidence fell in April to an almost five-year low on growing pessimism about prospects for the ...