Retail Sales Flat in December, Lower Than Expected

The Advance Retail Sales Report from the Census Bureau showed consumer spending was unexpectedly flat in December. Headline sales were unchanged, down from November's 0.6% reading and below the projected 0.4% growth.

ETF Trends • Feb 10, 2026

Weekly Economic Snapshot: Consumer Prices Ease as Margin Debt Hits Historic Highs

As the second half of January begins, the U.S. economy presents a picture of cooling inflation and resilient consumer activity. While consumer price growth hit a six-month low in December and retail sales rebounded to start the holiday season, investor sentiment has reached a fever pitch.

ETF Trends • Jan 20, 2026

Retail Sales Up 0.6% in November, Higher Than Expected

November's Advance Retail Sales Report from the Census Bureau showed a pickup in consumer spending. Headline sales were up 0.6%, up from -0.1% pullback in October and above the projected 0.5% growth.

ETF Trends • Jan 14, 2026

Online Holiday Spending Hit Records. AI Helped.

Use of generative AI chat services for holiday shopping rose nearly 700% from a year earlier.

Barrons • Jan 7, 2026

Looking back on a rough year for the retail sector

CNBC's Courtney Reagan joins 'The Exchange' to report on 2025's biggest retail losers and winners, the resilience of the consumer and more.

CNBC Television • Dec 31, 2025

Retail Sales Flat in October, Lower Than Expected

October's Advance Retail Sales Report from the Census Bureau revealed a slowdown in consumer spending. Headline sales were flat, missing the projected 0.1% monthly growth.

ETF Trends • Dec 16, 2025

Strong Start to Holiday Season Amid Strains Spotlight These Retail ETFs

Record holiday spending masks consumer strain, but strong retail earnings lift interest in ETFs XRT, RTH, IBUY and ONLN.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 4, 2025

Go on a Shopping Spree With 3 Top Retail ETFs

Heading into the holiday season, it's not clear how broad economic and consumer concerns will impact spending. However, if Black Friday 2025 is any indication, online retailers are likely to do well.

MarketBeat • Dec 1, 2025

IBUY Rebalances Ahead of Black Friday

As consumers prepare their digital shopping carts for Black Friday, the Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY) has executed its November rebalance. IBUY adjusted its portfolio to reflect the evolving landscape of e-commerce.

ETF Trends • Nov 28, 2025

ETFs Likely to Benefit from Thanksgiving Weekend Sales

Thanksgiving shopping is set to boost retail and tech ETFs. XRT, IBUY, ONLN, IPAY, BPAY and PSCD could be the biggest winners of the holiday spending boom.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 28, 2025