retail sales

Americans spent more during the early spring months in the latest sign that they're encouraged by the economic recovery.

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Sales at U.S. retailers fell in March from February, indicating that higher taxes and weak hiring likely made some consumers more cautious about spending.

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Americans cut back on spending in February as cold weather and economic challenges chilled their appetite for spring merchandise.

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Retail sales are expected to go up 3.4 percent in 2013 which is slightly less than the preliminary 4.2 percent growth seen in 2012.

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U.S. consumers increased their spending at retail businesses in December, buying more autos, furniture and clothing. Steady job growth and lower gas prices kept consumers shopping for the holidays, despite worries about potentially tax increases.

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A last-minute surge in spending may have saved Christmas for stores.

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Bargain-hungry Americans will need to go on a post-Christmas spending binge to salvage this holiday shopping season.

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Stocks are closing lower after a weak holiday shopping report sent shares of major retailers lower.

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Eager holiday shoppers helped drive retail sales upwards in November, helping boost sales in the first half of the holiday season. According to the National Retail Federation, November retail sales increased 0.8% seasonally adjusted from October and increased 4.4% unadjusted year-over-year.

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Black Friday was no match for Sandy. Major retailers such as Kohl's, Target and Macy's on Thursday reported weak sales in November as a strong start the holiday shopping season over the Thanksgiving weekend wasn't enough to fully offset a slow start to the month caused by Superstorm Sandy.

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