Retail sales in the U.S. barely rise. Is the economy slowing?
Retail sales barely rose in February in another sign the economy might be weakening as businesses and consumers digest rapid-fire changes in Washington by the Trump White House.
Retail sales came in weaker than expected, another bad sign for the US economy
Spending at US retailers last month was much weaker than expected, in a troubling sign that the American shopper could be starting to tap out.
US Retail Sales Rise by Less Than Forecast After January Drop
US retail sales rose by less than forecast in February and the prior month was revised lower, adding to concerns of a pullback in consumer spending.
Retail sales rebound slightly in February, as worries about the economy continue
Spending among American consumers rose 0.2% in February, rebounding from a sharp pullback the previous month, the Commerce Department said on Monday. Why it matters: Overall spending recovered less than expected from a slow start to 2025.
February Retail Sales Missed Expectations. Spending Still Rebounded.
Retail sales notched a monthly gain in February, but came in below expectations. The Census Bureau said Monday that retail sales gained 0.2% in February from January, below projections for a 0.7% increase,
Retail sales increased 0.2% in February, less than expected
Retail sales were expected to show a 0.6% increase in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.
China’s retail sales strengthen at the start of the year, meeting expectations
China's economic data for the first two months of the year showed a modest pickup as Beijing reiterated its plan to bolster domestic consumption.
Pepsi joins the healthy soda wars and buys Poppi for $1.6 billion
PepsiCo is buying Poppi, the popular prebiotic soda brand, in a $1.65 billion deal.
PepsiCo to buy prebiotic brand Poppi for nearly $2 bln deal
PepsiCo said on Monday it would buy prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion, expanding in the "healthier soda" category ...