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

U.S. retail sales fell more than expected in January, dropping a seasonally adjusted 0.9% from December to $723.9 billion, the Commerce Department said. Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal had expected a drop of 0.

U.S. retail sales fell more than expected in January, likely as frigid temperatures kept consumers from automobile showrooms. Retail sales dropped 0.9% last month after an upwardly revised 0.7% increase in December,

Amazon Prime members can access exclusive Presidents Day sales this weekend. We rounded up deals on cordless vacuums, electric spin scrubbers, carry-on suitcases, spring fashion, and more for up to 69 percent off.

Hail to the holiday weekend and to the price cuts and deep discounts on laptops, desktops, smartphones, speakers, and more from top brands like Apple, Dell, HP, and Lenovo.

Canadians have canceled trips south of the border, boycotted U.S. alcohol and other products and even booed at sporting events after Trump announced 25% tariffs on most of Canada's goods on February 3, though he has since delayed the tariffs.

Canadian flagmaker Flags Unlimited's sales have doubled from a year earlier, the company's owners said, as tensions with the neighboring United States fuel a wave of patriotism. Arrthy Thayaparan has more.