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US retail sales grow in April ahead of expected tariff price increases

Retail sales increased across the United States in April, as consumers stocked up on goods to avoid the impending higher prices set to come with tariffs, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, published by the National Retail Federation. “Spending rose again in April, driven largely by consumers continuing to pull purchases forward to stay...

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US retail sales grow 'moderately' in March amid tariff worries

Retail sales in the United States grew in March following two consecutive months of decline. However, the increase in retail sales was 'moderate' as consumers remain cautious and concerned about the impact of climbing tariffs, according to the latest CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. "Retail sales increased in March but only moderately, and the spending...

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UK retail figures disappointing in February

The BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor for February reveals that UK retail sales values were down 0.4% on a like-for-like basis from February 2010, when sales had risen 2.2%. Consumers' underlying uncertainty about jobs and incomes resurfaced, hitting clothing, footwear and homeware sales. Internet, mail-order and phone sales growth fell further in...