WASHINGTON >> U.S. retail sales increased solidly in September likely as lower gasoline prices gave consumers more money to spend at restaurants and bars, supporting the view that the economy ...
U.S. retail sales increased slightly more than expected in September, supporting views that the economy maintained a strong pace of growth in the third quarter.
Consumers are displaying a dramatic determination to get more for their money this holiday season by relying more heavily on discounts and trading down for lower-priced items, according to early ...