Coverage dated October 16, 2023

Retail sales in US rose in September for the sixth-straight month

Headline from CBS News

Spending at US retailers continued to grow last month, a fresh sign that American shoppers aren't tapping out just yet.

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Reports & sources

15 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fortune

    American shoppers spent more than twice what economists expected in September (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    Retail sales rose 0.7% in September, and close to a revised 0.8% bump in August, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.

  2. CBS News

    Retail sales in US rose in September for the sixth-straight month (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Spending at US retailers continued to grow last month, a fresh sign that American shoppers aren't tapping out just yet.

  3. Triblive

    Retail sales up a solid 0.7% in September as American consumers defy rising prices, interest rates (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    NEW YORK — Americans kept spending in September at a solid pace even as they grappled with higher prices and interest rates. Retail sales rose 0.7% in September, more than twice what economists had expected, and close to a a revised 0.8% bump in August, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.

  4. Los Angeles Times

    Despite higher prices, American shoppers keep spending (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Retail sales rose 0.7% in September, more than twice what economists had expected, as Americans kept spending online and at restaurants.

  5. The Columbian

    Retail sales rise solid 0.7% in September, reflecting US shoppers’ resilience despite higher prices (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Americans showed their steadfast resilience and kept spending online, at restaurants and other outlets in September even as they grappled with higher prices, interest rates and a host

  6. FOX Business

    Retail sales unexpectedly jump in September as consumers keep spending (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Retail sales rose more than expected in September as consumers continued to open their wallets and spend, even as they confronted an uptick in inflation.

  7. Local News 8

    US retail sales rose in September for the sixth-straight month (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    Spending at US retailers continued to grow last month, a fresh sign that American shoppers aren’t tapping out just yet.

  8. Digital Journal

    US retail sales higher than expected in September: govt (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Retail sales in the United States came in stronger than expected in September according to government data.

  9. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Retail sales rise in September despite higher prices (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    NEW YORK >> Americans showed their steadfast resilience and kept spending online, at restaurants and other outlets in September even as they grappled with higher prices, rising interest rates and a host of other headwinds piling up.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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