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American shoppers are back in spending mode, with retail sales surging 1.2% last month — beating expectations and rebounding from a July dip. Even as consumer confidence dips, people are still splurging on food, electronics, and sports gear. Gas station sales are up thanks to higher fuel prices, but online shopping bounced back after a July slump tied to Prime Day timing. While the job market holds steady, rising gas costs could soon strain budgets — especially for lower-income households. Retailers are optimistic, expecting September to be their busiest import shipping month as consumers gear up to buy. The big question: can this momentum last?

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This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
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https://www.adn.com/business-economy/2026/09/16/retail-sales-rise-a-better-than-expected-12-in-august-after-shoppers-pulled-back-spending-in-july/

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