Mastercard SpendingPulse US Retail Sales in June Reflect Rising Prices for Essentials, Continued Leisure Spending
According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, U.S. consumer retail spending excluding automotive increased +9.5% year-over-year (YOY) in June, while retail sales excluding auto and gas rose +6.1% YOY. Rising prices—particularly for necessities such as food and fuel—were a contributing factor, as......