· by laureldavilacpa.bsky.social ·1d ago · view on bsky.app ↗

July Retail Sales Notch Biggest Drop in Over a Year (Gift Article) (nytimes.com)

The data for July showed the biggest drop in more than a year, as American households face the economic strains brought on by persistent inflation

#RepublicansStarveUS #gift #ProudBlue #Pinks #MomSky “ American households have been struggling to cope with economic strains brought on by persistent inflation, including higher grocery bills and housing costs.” www.nytimes.com/2026/08/14/b...

#gift #momsky #pinks #proudblue #republicansstarveus

6 comments — live from bluesky

Wrap02 · 3 · 22h ago

Brought on by Double Digit property insurance premium increases too while Insurance Profits & CEO pay rises. Corps should be required to use premiums for claims. ?80% or refunds? Like ACA.

isonope.bsky.social · 1 · 21h ago

I know I don’t buy as much

@debbie156 · 3 · 22h ago

No one has money to spend

@debbie156 · 1 · 22h ago

No one has money to spend

Jayne · 2 · 1d ago

This!!!

shine6on.bsky.social · 1 · 22h ago

Isn’t back to school shopping a big boost to yearly sales?