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Stephen McKay / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Prada Revenues Rise 3% in First Quarter 2026 Driven by Americas Growth
Italian luxury group Prada reported a 3% revenue increase at constant exchange rates for the first quarter of 2026, excluding Versace's contribution. The growth was fueled by double-digit sales in the Americas, offsetting weaknesses in Europe and the Middle East. This marks a pos…
financialpost.comCanadian Retail Sales Rose 0.7% in February, Below Expectations
Canadian retail sales increased by 0.7% month-over-month in February, falling short of the estimated 0.9% growth. Sales excluding automobiles rose 0.5%, compared to the expected 0.8%. These figures, with revisions to prior data, provide insight into consumer spending trends amid…
rte.ieUS Retail Sales Rose 1.7% in March Driven by Gasoline Price Surge
US retail sales increased more than expected in March, primarily due to a sharp rise in gasoline prices amid the war with Iran. Tax refunds helped support consumer spending in other areas, though concerns persist about higher fuel costs impacting discretionary purchases. The data…
rnz.co.nzU.S. Retail Sales Climb 1.7% in March 2026, Surpassing Estimates with Core Sales Up 1.9%
U.S. retail sales increased 1.7% month-over-month in March 2026, beating estimates of 1.4%, while core retail sales rose 1.9%. Pending home sales grew 1.5% month-over-month but fell 1.1% year-over-year. Used electric vehicle sales jumped 20% in the first quarter of 2026 compared…
vancouversun.comU.S. Retail Sales Rise 1.7% in March 2026, Boosted by Gas Prices, Tax Refunds and Weather
U.S. retail sales rose 1.7% in March 2026 from February, largely driven by a 15.5% increase at gas stations amid the ongoing Iran war. Excluding gas, sales grew 0.6%. The report, released on April 21, 2026, reflects the war's impact on consumer spending.
Henri Félix Emmanuel Philippoteaux / Wikimedia (Public domain)U.S. Stocks Rise as March Retail Sales Exceed Estimates
U.S. stock indices opened higher on Tuesday following stronger-than-expected retail sales data for March. The Dow Jones led gains amid positive market imbalances and sector movements. Specific stocks like Lobo Technologies and Local Bounti saw significant increases.
rnz.co.nzBofA Card Spending Data Indicates Stronger Retail Sales Than Consensus Estimates
Data from BofA credit and debit card spending suggests retail sales may exceed consensus estimates despite rising gas prices. The consensus estimates include 1.4% headline growth, 1.4% ex-auto, and 0.2% for the control group. This trend is attributed to higher year-to-date tax re…
InSapphoWeTrust from Los Angeles, California, USA / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Saatva Announces Spring Sale on Mattresses and Bedding Until April 13
Saatva is conducting its spring sale, which offers discounts on mattresses, bedding, and bundles. The sale runs until April 13, with purchases available while supplies last. Customers can shop online for these products during the promotion period.
Гамлет Маркарян / Wikimedia (CC0)US E-commerce Share of Retail Sales Reaches Record 16.6 Percent
E-commerce accounted for 16.6 percent of total US retail sales in the most recent quarter, marking a record high. This represents nearly one dollar out of every six spent in US retail occurring online. The figure compares to 0.8 percent in the first quarter of 2000.
Australian Commuters Increase E-Bike Purchases Amid Rising Fuel Prices
Retailers in Australia report higher sales of e-bikes as fuel costs rise due to global events. Commuters cite increased fuel expenses as a key factor in switching from cars. Industry representatives note growing interest in e-bikes as a cost-effective alternative.