by chrissywang70 | May 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Census Bureau will release April retail sales data Thursday at 8:30 a.m. and economists expect total retail sales to rise 0.5% from the prior month. This report will offer a critical read on how American consumers are holding up under inflation, and give newly...
by chrissywang70 | Mar 31, 2026 | Featured, Uncategorized
Every week, two trucks pull up to Tony Liu’s loading dock, loaded with fresh produce, meat, and seafood. Liu owns Grand Asia Market in Charlotte, N.C., as well as several local restaurants. Until a few weeks ago, he was paying about $2,000 a truck for his deliveries....
by chrissywang70 | Mar 9, 2026 | Employment, Retail
As retail sales slipped and the job market weakened, Americans are draining their savings to cover what their paychecks no longer can. Retail sales fell 0.2% in January from the month before, the Census Bureau reported Friday, according to the retail sales data...
by chrissywang70 | Feb 28, 2026 | Featured, Retail
Retail sales growth remained stagnant in December, and economists say the downward trend will probably continue into January. Retail sales declined by approximately 0.02% in December from November, falling short of many economists’ expectations for modest...
