Consumers stepped up their spending at retail stores last month, providing a boost to the economy in the early phases of the winter holiday shopping season ...

Americans stepped up their spending at retail stores and restaurants last month in a clear sign that consumers are still able ...

Electronics sales were up 3.7%, and jewelry sales rose 4%, a stark improvement from declines of 0.4% and 2%, respectively, a year ago. Spending at department stores rose 1.6%. “Solid spending ...

U.S. retail sales increased in December as households bought motor vehicles and a range of other goods, pointing to strong ...