August retail rebound signals resilient U.S. shopper demand
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U.S. retail sales rose 1.2% in August after July’s dip, indicating resilient consumer spending even as inflation remains elevated and energy costs rise; retailers are using tariff refunds to cut prices on big-ticket items, while analysts warn that higher gas prices could temper spending later in the year, according to NRF observations.
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