U.S. retail sales bumped up 1.2% last month following a drop in July, according to the Census Bureau, with the increase viewed as a sign of consumer confidence.
Retail sales rise 1.2%, offering fresh sign of consumer strength
Economists had expected weaker growth after July’s pullback
By Linda Moss
CoStar NewsSeptember 16, 2026 | 5:10 P.M.
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