Retail sales rose 3.38% in Feb. from a year ago

Month-to-Month Retail Sales Slipped in February, NRF Says
Retail sales declined more than 0.2% last month due to tariff concerns, rising unemployment, and harsh winter weather, according to data monitored by the National Retail Federation.
US retail sales fall slightly amid tariff, inflation concerns
Overall U.S. retail and grocery sales fell slightly month-over-month in February as consumer concern about tariffs and food inflation tightened spending, but despite the drop sales still increased year-over-year, according to new data.
NRSInsights’ February 2025 Retail Same-Store Sales Report
February same-store sales increased 3.5% year-over-year*NEWARK, N.J., March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NRSInsights, a provider of sales data
U.K. Retail Sales Grew Slightly in February Supported by Growth in Food
Sales grew 1.1% in February, lifted by Valentine’s day spending, but budget-squeezed consumers stayed away from big-ticket expenses.
UK retail sales drop in February amid tariff concerns
Despite the month-over-month drop, retail sales showed growth when compared to the same period in 2024, with online sales and health stores leading the positive year-over-year trends.
NRF: Retail sales rose 3.38% in February from a year ago
Retail spending declined in February, but retail sales were up compared with the same period in 2024 as the economy remained strong, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF)
UK retail sales slow after January bounce, BRC data shows
British consumer spending lost momentum last month after a bounce at the start of the year, despite households' rising ...
Faced with economic anxiety, retailers pare expectations for the year
Several retailers this week lowered their annual forecasts while expressing wariness about tariffs and consumer spending.
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Poor Retail Sales Data Highlight Euro Zone's Consumption Slump
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Euro zone retail sales unexpectedly dipped in January, adding to signs that a long-predicted consumption-led recovery is not yet on the horizon, fresh data from Eurostat ...
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Data: Valentine’s Day helps boost retail sales
Retail sales enjoyed a modest growth of 1.1% last month as shoppers sought out gifts to celebrate Valentine’s Day, according to the latest figures from the BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor.