Retail sales in September beat out Wall Street forecast, increasing a seasonally adjusted 0.4% in the month, topping the unrevised total of 0.1% in August, the Commerce Department said on Thursday.

UK retail sales unexpectedly rise in September, with the fastest annual growth rate since February 2022 Computer and telecommunications sales boosted the data, while a decline in food sales was blamed on weather and by customers cutting back on more luxury items

Retail sales volumes (quantity bought) are estimated to have risen by 0.3% in September 2024, following a rise of 1.0% in August 2024 (unrevised from our last publication). Computers and telecommunications retailers grew strongly but were partly offset by decreases in supermarkets.

STORY: U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in September, another sign that economic growth remained strong in the third quarter. A report from the Commerce Department out Thursday showed sharp increases in receipts at retailers ranging from clothing outlets to book stores,

American shoppers and diners closed out the summer without much sign of cutbacks—fresh evidence of how strong consumer spending has helped insulate the economy from a downturn.

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 maintained a strong growth pace in the third quarter.

Retail sales in the United States accelerated in September, according to government data released Thursday, a positive sign for consumption as the election approaches.

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 maintained a strong growth pace in the third quarter.

Sales at apparel and accessories stores rose 1.5 percent, while sales at department stores were up nearly 0.4 percent in September.