US retail sales declined by 0.2 percent in January, according to delayed government data released on Friday, missing some analysts' expectations amid persistent concerns that consumption in the ...

American consumers reduced their spending at the beginning of 2026, contributing to a decline in retail sales that has persisted since late last year. According to a report from the Commerce ...

American consumers pulled back their spending to start 2026, extending the malaise in retail sales that began late last year. Retail sales fell 0.2% in January, following a flat reading in December, ...

Headline sales slipped 0.2%, a step down from December's flat reading but better than the projected 0.3% decline. The year-over-year percent change provides another perspective on the historical trend ...