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 ...

U.S. retail sales declined by 0.2% M/M to $733.5B in January, against the 0.4% fall expected, and 0.0% growth seen in December, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Friday.

American consumers decreased their spending at the beginning of 2026, marking a continuation of the downward trend in retail sales that started in late 2025. According to a report from the Commerce ...

American consumers reduced their spending at the beginning of 2026, contributing to a continued decline in retail sales that began in late 2025. According to a report from the Commerce Department ...

Sales at retailers declined in January, the Commerce Department said Friday, extending a tepid trend for U.S. shopping since late last year. Retail sales declined by 0.2% to a seasonally adjusted $733 ...