The larger-than-expected decline could put a dent in Q4 GDP growth unless inventories rebound in November and December.
The economy grew at the fastest pace since the third quarter of 2014 and could be headed for a strong finish to the year.
While sales rose only 0.2% in October, the slowdown from September largely reflected the unwinding of hurricane-related consumer spending.
The retailer's same-store sales rose 7.9% in Q3 as hurricanes sent consumers to its stores in the South for rebuilding supplies.
Even though the recent hurricanes cost it more than $55 million, the cruise operator's net income rose 8.6% to $752.8 million.
The U.S. labor market added 261,000 jobs in October but "The big question is whether continued growth will translate into higher wages or not.”
The airline's unit revenue increased 1.1% in the third quarter even though the the recent hurricanes forced the cancellation of 8,000 flights.
The Q3 revenue gain "is not bad per se, but ... it is clear that Chipotle has still not made up all of the ground it lost" after a food-safety scandal.
The company's underlying sales rose only 2.6% in Q3 amid competition from upstarts such as Halo Top ice cream.
“The third quarter presented unprecedented weather challenges for JetBlue," impacting both revenue and operating income.
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The paint maker says store closures resulting from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria will cost it from $50 million to $70 million in sales.
