South Carolina seeks step forward in Beamer’s second season
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer is looking for more out of his program heading into his second season after a debut few saw coming.
U.S. retail sales were flat in July as inflation takes a toll
Retail purchases were flat in July after having risen 0.8% in June, the Commerce Department reported
WASHINGTON (AP) — The pace of sales at U.S. retailers was unchanged last month as persistently high inflation and rising interest rates forced many households to spend more cautiously. Retail purchases were flat in July after having risen 0.8% in June, the Commerce Department reported. America’s consumers, whose spending accounts for nearly 70% of economic activity, have remained mostly resilient…
