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U.S. Retail Sales Rise Amid Consumer Caution and Inflation

6/5/2025

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U.S. retail sales edged up to $724.1 billion in April, buoyed by food services and non-store retailers. Yet, nine out of 13 categories, including groceries and clothing, faced declines, reflecting consumer caution amid inflation and trade worries. Despite this, purchasing power held steady as we await May's sales data on June 17.

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Story summary

U.S. retail sales edged up to $724.1 billion in April, buoyed by food services and non-store retailers. Yet, nine out of 13 categories, including groceries and clothing, faced declines, reflecting consumer caution amid inflation and trade worries. Despite this, purchasing power held steady as we await May's sales data on June 17.