Retail sales grew in March, according to the National Retail Federation, even as inflation and other macroeconomic and political events weighed on consumers. Based on just-released United States Census Bureau figures, NRF stated that overall retail sales in March...
According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, total March retail sales — including in-store and online numbers across all forms of payment but excluding auto — increased 8.4% year-over-year and 18% compared to pre-pandemic spending in 2019, not adjusted for inflation. The...
Costco made a strong showing in March with double-digit comparable store gains. Costco comps without the effects of fuel price and foreign exchange volatility increased 12.2% in March year over year, with the United States up 12.7%, Canada up 12.2% and Other...
According to the Manufacturing ISM Report On Business from the Institute for Supply Management Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in March, with the overall economy achieving a 22nd consecutive month of growth....
