January retail sales fall a much more-than-expected 0.9%
According to a Friday U.S. Census Bureau report, retail sales for January were down 0.9% from the December. But total sales for November 2024 - January 2025 were up 4.2%.
2025 Retail Sales Show Promise With A Strong January
U.S. retail sales surged 4.8% year-over-year in January, rising to $668 billion, setting the stage for unexpectedly strong retail growth in 2025.
Retail Sales Fell 0.9% in January
U.S. retail sales fell more than expected in January, dropping a seasonally adjusted 0.9% from December to $723.9 billion, the Commerce Department said. Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal had expected a drop of 0.
January retail sales up 5.44%, consumer confidence falls
Consumer spending in January was down from the robust pace in December but still posted a 5.44% gain when compared with January 2024, according to the National Retail Federation
January retail sales slipped almost 1%, but views differ on what it means
On Friday, the Census Bureau gave us retail sales data for January, which fell 0.9% from December. That’s a much bigger drop than economists were expecting. Now, we usually see a drop in retail sales at the start of the year as people and their bank accounts try to recover from their holiday spending sprees.
UK retail sales leap in January as consumers defy weak outlook
LONDON (Reuters) -British retail sales rose by a much stronger-than-expected 1.7% in January, the biggest increase since May last year, according to official data published on Friday that suggested consumers were happy to spend despite a weak outlook for the economy.
Retail sales, Great Britain: January 2025
Retail sales volumes (quantity bought) are estimated to have risen by 1.7% in January 2025. This follows a fall of 0.6% in December 2024 (revised down from a fall of 0.3% in our last bulletin). Food store sales volumes grew strongly in January 2025, following falls in recent months.
Canada Retail Sales Fell in January After End-of-Year Surge
An advance estimate suggests receipts for retailers fell 0.4% in January, Statistics Canada said Friday. That would be the first contraction in seven months and follows a solid gain of 2.5% in December,
UK consumers defy weak outlook to ramp up their spending
British retail sales rose in January for the first time since August and by much more than expected, according to official data that suggested consumers were happy to spend despite a weak outlook for the economy.
UK retail sales sharply rebound in January beating expectations
Increasing retail sales in January and improving consumer confidence in February could point towards more optimism in the UK economy, however, concerns persist about slow economic growth and the threat of US tariffs.
Food shopping pushes January retail sales up 1.7%
The figures mark a partial bounce back after the retail sector suffered a downbeat December trading period last year.
Retail sales bounce back in January as supermarkets see biggest rise since pandemic
Supermarket sales bounce back in January as diners stay at home - Retail sales jumped 1.7% at the start of the year driven by ...
Logistics Management5d
January retail sales are mixed to begin 2025
A curated selection of the top 10 logistics and supply chain stories from 2024, reflecting key trends and themes identified by LM Group News Editor Jeff Berman—offering insights beyond popularity ...
US retail sales plunged along with temperatures in January after a bustling holiday season
U.S. retail sales dropped sharply last month, in part because cold weather kept more Americans indoors and dented sales at ...
Transport Topics3d
January Medium-Duty Sales Jump 5.2% Year Over Year
U.S. retail sales of medium-duty trucks started off the year with a slight uptick compared with January 2024, according to ...
Walmart forecasts sales for fiscal 2026 revenue below estimates on cautious spending
Walmart on Thursday forecast sales for the fiscal year ending January 2026 below Wall Street's current estimates, signaling ...