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US retail sector
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US retail sales increased in August, marking the eleventh straight month of growth. The continued streak points to steady consumer demand and sustained momentum across the retail sector, with industry observers watching whether the run of gains can persist amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
- 2PlaceMKR buys multi-state retail portfolio for $31.85 million▼PlaceMKR acquires multi-state retail portfolio for $31.85M as part of expansion push
Real estate firm PlaceMKR has acquired a retail portfolio spanning multiple US states for $31.85 million, in a move the company describes as part of a broader expansion push. The deal adds retail assets to its holdings and signals continued investment in brick-and-mortar commercial property despite uncertainty in the retail sector.
- 3US retail sales post modest August gain, extending growth streak▼Modest retail gain in August extends ongoing streak
US retail sales rose modestly in August, continuing an unbroken stretch of monthly gains, according to trade coverage by Furniture Today and Home Textiles Today. The steady, if unspectacular, growth suggests consumer spending remains resilient heading into the fall, with home-related retail among the sectors tracking the trend.