December 27, 2023 by MMR
holiday sales, MasterCard SpendingPulse
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
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,
November 27, 2023 by MMR
Black Friday, MasterCard SpendingPulse, U.S. retail sales
Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
September 19, 2023 by MMR
2023 holiday sales, holiday sales, MasterCard SpendingPulse
Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
January 16, 2023 by MMR
holiday season, MasterCard SpendingPulse, retail sales
2023, Issue 01-16-2023, Issues
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
January 2, 2023 by MMR
2022 holiday sales, MasterCard SpendingPulse
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Money, Retail News
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
August 4, 2022 by MMR
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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
July 7, 2022 by MMR
Inflation, June retail sales, MasterCard SpendingPulse
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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
June 14, 2022 by MMR
back-to-school, consumer spending, MasterCard SpendingPulse
Leading Headlines, Retail News
PURCHASE, N.Y.– The back-to-school season will be defined by the resilience and flexibility of the consumer, who in the face of rising prices is expected to keep spending in the months ahead, according to MasterCard SpendingPulse, a measure of retail sales across all forms of payment, not adjusted for inflation. U.S. retail sales (in-store and
May 6, 2022 by MMR
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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
March 9, 2022 by MMR
February sales, MasterCard SpendingPulse
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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
February 14, 2022 by MMR
January retail sales, MasterCard SpendingPulse
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
December 28, 2021 by MMR
holiday shopping, MasterCard SpendingPulse
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
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