NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2026 /CNW/ -- Market Updates News Commentary - Retail sales saw their 13th straight month of gains in October, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF). Total retail sales, excluding automobile dealers and gasoline stations, were $561.7 billion in October, up 0.15% month over month and up 3.57% year over year, both seasonally adjusted. That compared with $560.8 billion in September, which was up 0.28% month over month and up 4.05% year over year. "Retail sales edged higher in October as a strong Halloween season and early winter holiday promotions pulled demand forward," NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. Active Companies from around the markets with current developments this week include: Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR), Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL), eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD), and The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY).