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August Spending Surges Back | Irvine News
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- Sep 16, 2026
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Summary
Consumer spending surged in August with a 1.2% jump, rebounding from July’s dip fueled by summer events like the World Cup and Amazon Prime Day. Even excluding volatile gas sales, retail rose 1.1%, and online shopping spiked 2.6%. Clothing, furniture, and dining all saw gains, signaling strong consumer confidence and spending momentum despite unadjusted figures. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.ocregister.com/2026/09/16/retail-sales-august/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6b8db8fed618f090 Report issues to [email protected]. Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews