August CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Data reveals sales up even as inflation affects growth
“Consumer spending rose again in August, fueled by a still-stable consumer and a robust back-to-school shopping season,” NRF president and CEO Matthew Shay said.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor reveals strong spending in July
Consumers responded to sales and bought ahead of tariffs.
NRF: Retail growth steady, but tariffs cause concern
The findings align closely with last week’s CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor reveals continued sales growth for May but less stocking up ahead of tariffs
Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, were up 0.49% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 4.44% unadjusted year over year in May, according to the Retail Monitor.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Sales up in April as consumers stock up on products to avoid looming tariffs
“Spending rose again in April, driven largely by consumers continuing to pull purchases forward to stay ahead of tariffs that will inevitably lead to higher prices,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said.
NRF Retail Monitor: Sales rise in March as tariff tensions loom
“The pullback we’ve seen the past few months comes despite strong economic fundamentals. A major factor appears to be driven by the uncertainty caused by tariffs,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said.