retail sales

Retail sales dropped for the first time in five months, according to the monthly numbers for July. One thing Americans aren't buying much this summer is big cars.

Alisa Roth reports.

Retail sales rose more than expected in May, the first full month of payments aimed at stimulating the economy, according to a government report released Thursday.

Retail sales declined in April thanks to weakness at car dealers, the government reported Tuesday, but sales excluding autos surpassed expectations.

Retail sales were slightly better than expected in March, although high gas prices and a slowing economy continued to erode demand for products.

Monthly retail sales suffered a surprising drop last month as American households continued to curtail their spending amid higher energy and food prices and a weakening jobs market.

Monthly retail sales suffered a surprising drop last month as American households continued to curtail their spending amid higher energy and food prices and a weakening jobs market.

This month Macy's has decided to join other retail companies in abandoning monthly retail-sales reports. Bob Moon reports the company may be trying to hide from embarrassing numbers.

The Commerce Department reported a 0.3% increase in retail sales causing some celebration among stock market traders.

However, a closer look at the numbers reveals that they may not be worth celebrating. Bob Moon reports.

Retail sales showed a surprising rebound in January after a dismal slump in December, raising hopes that consumers are still proving to be resilient amid an ongoing economic malaise.