WASHINGTON >> U.S. retail sales dropped by the most in nearly two years in January, likely weighed down by frigid temperatures, wildfires and motor vehicle shortages, suggesting a sharp slowdown in ...

U.S. retail sales dropped by the most in nearly two years in January, likely weighed down by frigid temperatures, wildfires ...

With consumer spending making up two-thirds of economic activity in the U.S., the sales numbers indicate potentially weaker ...

U.S. retail sales dropped by the most in nearly two years in January, likely because of frigid temperatures and moderation ...

Economists speculated that rising prices and uncertain economic outlook amid confusion over tariffs on imports were forcing consumers to tighten their purse strings.

The numbers: Retail sales fell in January by the most in almost two years after consumers took a breather from holiday ...