What the Latest Retail-Sales Figures Could Mean for the Holiday Season

Published: Nov. 17, 2020, 10:30 p.m.

P.M. Edition for Nov. 17. U.S. retail sales rose for a sixth straight month in October, but at a slower pace than expected. Analysts suggest U.S. shoppers grew more cautious as coronavirus cases surged. Economics reporter Harriet Torry discusses what last month's retail-sales figures could mean for the upcoming holiday season. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices