US EditionRetail sales fell 0.9% in May, worse than expected as consumers pulled back
- U.S. retail sales fell 0.9% in May 2025, marking the second consecutive month of decline amid cautious consumer behavior.
- This decline followed earlier strong car and auto parts spending in March and reflects tariff anxiety, policy uncertainty, and softening consumer confidence.
- Sales in the automotive sector declined by 3.5%, while retail sales outside of vehicle categories decreased by 0.3%, indicating varied effects across different market segments.
- Consumer prices rose 2.4% year-over-year in May, with brands like Lululemon raising prices and CFO Steven Fasching stating they expect to absorb some tariff costs.
- The sales decline and steady inflation amid low unemployment suggest growing consumer selectivity, implying potential economic caution if spending weakens further.
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The Quad-City Times
Retail sales slide sharply as shoppers pull back
WASHINGTON — Retail sales fell sharply in May as consumers pulled back from a spending surge early this year to get ahead of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on almost all imports.
May retail sales drop more than expected
U.S. retail sales dropped 0.9% in May, more than the 0.6% many economists forecast. The steep decline follows a 0.1% decrease in April amid the uncertainty about the economy. Laila Maidan, tech and investing reporter for MarketWatch, joined CBS News to discuss the numbers.
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