RETAIL SALES

International Business Times poll on major U.S. economic releases scheduled for the week of July 15, 2019.

International Business Times poll on major U.S. economic releases scheduled for the week of June 10, 2019.

Americans spent more in March while unemployment claims fell.

International Business Times poll on major U.S. economic releases scheduled for the week of April 16, 2019.

International Business Times poll on major U.S. economic releases scheduled for the week of April 1, 2019.

International Business Times poll on major U.S. economic releases scheduled for the week of March 11, 2019.

CVS Health has beat analyst estimates for earnings, revenue, and share prices, growing its business amid the acquisition of Aetna, which is expected to close before Thanksgiving.

The chain aims to combat weak store traffic with expanded cafes serving beer and wine to draw more shoppers, and keep them for longer.

The Commerce Department suggests economic growth is gaining steam despite a sharp slowdown in job creation.

The U.S. retailer reported a higher-than-expected quarterly gain Thursday, bucking a string of weak results from its competitors.

It was a crushing week for retailers like Macy’s and Kohl’s. Yet on Friday, new data showed consumer spending came roaring back in April. What gives?

Reuters has learned that the discount retailer is tightening its supply chain so it can keep its shelves full and not miss out on sales. Fred Katayama reports.

Americans stepped up purchases of cars and other goods in April, suggesting the economy is regaining momentum after growth almost stalled in the first quarter.

The department store operator joins rivals Macy's Inc. and Kohl's Corp. in reporting a drop in sales in a quarter marked by a slump in apparel demand.

Analysts forecast a 0.9 percent month-on-month rise in retail sales in April, fueled primarily by a rebound in automobile sales.

Americans cut back on buying cars last month, further evidence that economic growth stumbled in the first quarter.

The cosmetics maker also named former FedEx Corp executive Cathy Ross to its board on Monday.

Sales fell less than expected in February, but a sharp downward revision to January’s figures could reignite growth concerns.

Americans modestly increased their spending at restaurants, electronics stores and other retail outlets last month after a lackluster December.

Unseasonably warm weather undercut sales of winter apparel, and cheaper gasoline weighed on receipts at service stations.

The ruling coalition was close to a deal to exempt food items from a tax hike, leaving the government scrambling to cover the resultant revenue deficit.