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After rising for four straight months, consumer spending on clothing and footwear fell a 4.2 percent in November to $500.74 billion.

Consumers Pull Back, But We’re ‘Not In a Recession’

Following an uptick in July, consumer spending on apparel, footwear and homes goods in the United States declined in August.

US Consumers Had More Disposable Income Last Month

Sales at U.S. retailers were flat in the past year after adjusting for inflation. Back-to-school drove apparel sales in August, but home furnishings and internet retailers saw their receipts decline.

Higher Prices Gave US Retail Sales a Boost in August

Jerome Powell said the US central bank will keep interest rates higher for a longer period of time to tame inflation, even if that means more pain for US households.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Just Told Retail There’s More Bad News to Come: Week Ahead

Dillard's share repurchases boosted Q2 EPS to best Wall Street estimates, but softening sales and flat comps hints at a slowdown ahead.

Dillard’s Reports Flat Q2 Comps. Is that a Problem?

With inflation taking its toll, consumer spending in clothing and footwear dipped 0.68 percent to $496.7 billion in May.

Inflation Fuels Consumers’ ‘Grimmer Outlook’ as Recession Looks Likely

As inflation becomes a major headwind, retailers could see consumers trade down as they hunt for ways to get more bang for the buck.

Why Dollar General Could Thrive in Inflation’s ‘Retail Ice Age’

At Womenswear in Nevada and Iloe Studios, two trade shows in Las Vegas, suppliers see retailers ready to boost profits with eager customers.

Retailers Feel They’re in the Money with Pent-up Consumer Demand

Rising for the fourth straight month, consumer sending on clothing and footwear increased 0.97 percent to $521.19 billion in October.

Consumers Increased Clothing, Footwear, Home Goods Spending in October

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