Core retail sales up 7% year over year in April as consumers stocked up pre-tariffs

US New Light Vehicle Sales Rate Topped 17 Million Units for Second Consecutive Month in April - CollisionWeek

NADA says consumers bought vehicles in advance of tariffs taking effect. U.S. new light-vehicle sales in April 2025 topped a 17-million-unit seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) for the second straight month as consumers pulled forward purchases to beat tariffs. According to the National Association of Automobile Dealers (NADA) April 2025’s SAAR of 17.3 million units …

Tariff Concerns Spur April Retail Sales Growth, NRF Reports.

Retail sales posted another solid gain in April, as consumers pulled forward purchases to sidestep anticipated price hikes tied to new tariffs, according to the latest data from the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. The report, released Tuesday by the National Retail…

US retail sales rise in April as consumers rush to avoid tariff hikes

This surge in spending, reflected in a variety of retail sectors, underscores consumer confidence in key areas like digital products, electronics, and groceries.The post US retail sales rise in April as consumers rush to avoid tariff hikes appeared first on Retail Insight Network.

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows April Sales Growth As Consumers Stocked Up Ahead Of Tariffs

WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 8, 2025  — Retail sales grew in April as many consumers moved up buying to avoid higher prices expected to come with tariffs, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. “Spending rose again in April, driven largely by consumers continuing to pull purchases forward to stay ahead of tariffs that will inevitably lead to higher prices,” NRF Preside…

Consumers race to beat tariffs, popular retailer extends sale

In the ramp-up to Mother’s Day, the definition of home décor expands to meet demand.

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows April sales growth as consumers stocked up ahead of tariffs - WRNJ Radio

Retail sales grew in April as many consumers moved up buying to avoid higher prices expected to come with tariffs, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Spending rose again in April, driven largely by consumers continuing to pull purchases forward to stay ahead of tariffs that will inevitably lead to higher prices,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Despite declines in confidence caused by the economic uncertainty that has come with…