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Retail Sales Up 9.8 Percent Higher in March

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Retail sales are up 9.8 Between consumers receiving their $1400 government issued stimulus checks and retail reopening throughout the U.S., Food and beverage, clothing and sporting goods were the main categories driving spending. percent rise, while clothing and accessories gained 18.3

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NRF Says 2021 Holiday Sales Grew 14.1 Percent to Record $886.7 Billion

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WASHINGTON, January 14, 2022 – Retail sales during 2021’s November-December holiday season grew 14.1 billion, easily beating the National Retail Federation’s forecast and setting a new record despite challenges from inflation, supply chain disruptions and the ongoing pandemic, NRF said today. Sporting goods stores, up 20.9