Retail Sales Up Slightly as Expected
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U.S. retail sales rose modestly as  expected last month, but the underlying message from the  consumer was strong at the start of the fourth quarter after  record oil prices failed to deter shoppers.
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Stock index futures were pointing to a  slightly higher open on Wall Street on Wednesday, after a  report showed retailers' holiday sales were at the lower end of  expectations, though not as bad as some had feared.
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Supermarket Sainsbury's reports a modest rise in sales over the Christmas period, in line with forecasts.
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WASHINGTON : US retail sales rose 0.1 percent in November, a better than expected start to the crucial holiday shopping season, seasonally adjusted government figures showed.
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Sales at retailers rose a smaller-than-expected 0.3 percent in August and they recorded the biggest decline in almost a year when car sales were stripped out, a government report showed on Friday.
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Retailers reported a modest gain in May sales yesterday, easing some analysts' concerns about consumer spending after April's drop.
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Supermarket Sainsbury's reports a modest rise in sales over the Christmas period.
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According to official data from National Statistics, retail sales rose 0.6 pct in August from July for a 6.5 pct annual increase. The figures were well above expectations of a 0.2 pct decline and a 5.8 pct gain respectively.
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U.S. consumer confidence rose slightly  in December, with marginal improvement in the outlook for  business conditions, employment and inflation, according to a  private report on Thursday.
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Major U.S. retailers reported modest  gains in November sales on Thursday, as discounting lured  customers, but high energy prices and nagging concerns about a  soggy job market kept buying in check.
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U.S. retail sales increased by 0.1  percent in November, the Commerce Department said on Monday,  slightly stronger than expectations, while the previous month  was revised sharply higher.
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Improved sales of household goods, clothing, footwear and food helped retail sales increase 0.6 per cent in November, increasing the likelihood of higher interest rates next year.
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WASHINGTON - Shoppers showed a small bit of cheer at the cash registers in November, boosting sales at the nationâs retailers by 0.1 percent.
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Stocks rose slightly on Thursday as  inflation data suggesting the Federal Reserve will not stray  from its course of measured interest rate hikes encouraged  investors.
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U.S. consumer confidence rose slightly in December, with marginal improvement in the outlook for business conditions, employment and inflation, according to a private report on Thursday.
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Retailers are on track to post solid but not spectacular sales for the holidays after a last-minute dash to stores, according to indicators released yesterday.
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Retail chains on Thursday reported moderate May sales increases as warmer weather fueled demand for seasonal items, like gardening and other outdoor goods, helping retailers rebound from a dismal April.