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Circana: Retail spending increased 2% in May

Circana: Retail spending increased 2% in May

CHICAGO – U.S. retail sales revenue rose 2% in May, according to Circana, which notes that the overall sales figure includes both discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods (CPG). Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group, points out that the increase, compared to May 2022, came primarily from food and beverage CPG spending, which

May sales rise vs. April as stores reopen

May sales rise vs. April as stores reopen

WASHINGTON — The reopening of stores shuttered by the COVID-19 outbreak boosted retail sales in May, which were up dramatically compared to April, the National Retail Federation reported Tuesday. But sales were still way down from the same period last year. “Today’s sales report is very encouraging news at a time when we need to