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Retail sales grew by 3.1% this holiday season

Retail sales grew by 3.1% this holiday season

PURCHASE, N.Y. — U.S. retail sales increased 3.1% year-over-year this holiday season, according to a preliminary estimate from Mastercard SpendingPulse. The report covers sales from November 1 through December 24, not including automotive. Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment and is not adjusted for inflation. “This holiday season,

U.S. Black Friday retail sales up year-over-year

U.S. Black Friday retail sales up year-over-year

PURCHASE, N.Y. — U.S. retail sales on Friday, November 24, were up +2.5% year-over-year, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. That figure, not adjusted for inflation, excludes automotive.  “Consumers are navigating the holiday season well and taking advantage of holiday promotions, giving them ample choice

Mastercard SpendingPulse sees 3.7% gain in holiday sales

Mastercard SpendingPulse sees 3.7% gain in holiday sales

PURCHASE, N.Y. — U.S. retail sales for the upcoming holiday season are expected to increase 3.7% year-over-year (YOY), according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which describes the projected increase as a sign of continued consumer resilience. During the 2022 holiday shopping season, inflationary pricing and pent-up demand, coupled with excess savings and rising wages allowed consumers and

Retail sales grew 7.6% during holiday season

PURCHASE, N.Y. — U.S. retail sales (excluding automotive) increased 7.6% year over year this holiday season, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which defines the season as the period running from November 1 through December 24. Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment and is not adjusted for inflation. “This holiday

Retail sales grew 7.6% this holiday season

Retail sales grew 7.6% this holiday season

PURCHASE, N.Y. — U.S. retail sales (excluding automotive) increased 7.6% year-over-year this holiday season, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which defines the season as the period running from November 1 through December 24. Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment and is not adjusted for inflation. “This holiday retail season

Report: Consumers continued to spend in July

Report: Consumers continued to spend in July

PURCHASE, N.Y. — U.S. retail sales excluding automotive and gas rose 9.0% year-over-year in July, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which said rising prices—particularly for necessities such as food and fuel—were a contributing factor. Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, reflects nominal spending and is not adjusted for

Higher prices help drive sales gains in June

Higher prices help drive sales gains in June

PURCHASE, N.Y. — Higher prices, particularly for such necessities as food and fuel, helped drive a 9.5% year-over-year retail sales increase in June. That figure is courtesy of  Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, and excludes automotive sales. When spending on gasoline is also excluded, retail sales

MasterCard: Retail sales remain strong in April

MasterCard: Retail sales remain strong in April

PURCHASE, N.Y. — Monthly retail sales growth continued to be strong in April, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which reported that total retail sales (excluding auto) for the month were up 7.2% year-over-year. Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, also found that April sales increased 15.3% compared to

Mastercard SpendingPulse: Feb. sales rise 8.7%

Mastercard SpendingPulse: Feb. sales rise 8.7%

PURCHASE, N.Y. — U.S. consumer spending maintained its positive momentum in February, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which found that overall retail sales (excluding auto) increased 8.7% year-over-year and were up 17.3% compared to pre-pandemic (2019) spending levels. This is slightly above January growth. In-store spending grew 10% in February compared to the same month last

U.S. retail sales increase 7.2% in January

U.S. retail sales increase 7.2% in January

PURCHASE, N.Y. — 2022 kicked off with gains across nearly all retail sectors, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. This January, U.S. retail sales excluding auto increased 7.2% year-over-year (YOY), with online sales growing 10.4% compared to January 2021. Despite the shadow of Omicron and elevated inflation, consumer spending was buoyed by

U.S. retail sales grew 8.5% this holiday season

U.S. retail sales grew 8.5% this holiday season

PURCHASE, N.Y. — Retail sales (excluding automotive) increased 8.5% year-over-year this holiday season, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse. Online sales grew 11.0% compared to the same period last year, the preliminary insights show. Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, defines the holiday season as running from November 1

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