Retail Sales news and trends

Consumers Keep Spending Even as Confidence Wavers

April 01, 2026
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Gen Z Goes Big for Legacy Brands as Malls Make a Comeback
Retail // March 08, 2026

They may be digital natives, but members of Gen Z still love the mall. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Consumers Pull Back to Protect Savings as Retail Sales Stall
Economy // February 10, 2026

Flat retail sales at year end ran counter to the growth momentum many analysts expected upon the release of the latest report on Tuesday (Feb. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

eCommerce Lifts Retail Sales as Consumers Seek Deals Online
eCommerce // September 16, 2025

Retail sales posted a stronger-than-expected gain in August, helped in part by back-to-school shopping, and especially by online purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

eCommerce Tops 16% of Retail Sales
eCommerce // August 19, 2025

Earlier this year, PYMNTS Intelligence detailed that in-store shopping was far from dead. But when it comes to buying online, we found that consumers spent more when getting items through digital channels, and key areas of discretionary spending were gravitating to online merchants. Get the...

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Consumers Keep Spending Even as Confidence Wavers

April 01, 2026
Retail sales in February came in stronger than anticipated, offering a measure of reassurance that consumer activity continues to support the broader economy even as underlying pressures remain unresolved. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]

Consumers Pull Back to Protect Savings as Retail Sales Stall

February 10, 2026
Flat retail sales at year end ran counter to the growth momentum many analysts expected upon the release of the latest report on Tuesday (Feb. 10). Get the Full Story...

eCommerce Lifts Retail Sales as Consumers Seek Deals Online

September 16, 2025
Retail sales posted a stronger-than-expected gain in August, helped in part by back-to-school shopping, and especially by online purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

eCommerce Growth Tops Overall Retail Sales Even as Consumers Prioritize Everyday Spend

May 21, 2025
Consumers are tightening their grips on their wallets — digital ones and the ones kept in pockets and purses — and yet eCommerce sales still are showing momentum, though the...

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Gen Z Goes Big for Legacy Brands as Malls Make a Comeback

March 08, 2026
They may be digital natives, but members of Gen Z still love the mall. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Retail Sales Drop as Pre-Tariff Surge in Car Sales Ebbs

June 17, 2025
U.S. retail and food services sales saw a month-over-month decline of 0.9% in May after slipping 0.1% in April, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday (June 17). Get the Full Story...

Target Reports Sales Drop as Consumers Focus on ‘Needs-Based Categories’

May 21, 2025
Target reported a 3.8% decrease in comparable sales for the first quarter and said it expects to see a low single-digit decline in sales for fiscal 2025. Get the Full...

Home Depot Sales Could Soften Due to Tariffs

May 19, 2025
One of Home Depot’s critical sales metrics is expected to slow when it reports earnings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...