Bad weather, higher gasoline prices and a later Easter were expected to result in the first monthly retail sales decline since 2009, but consumers continued to spend in March, giving retailers a modest 1.7% gain over the same period last year.Retailers delivered another decent performance last month, with shoppers continuing to spend despite poor weather, high gasoline prices and a later Easter.
Retail Sales Rise Again In March, Surprising Analysts
Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Thu, 04/07/2011 - 8:45am
Topics: easter gas prices good news retail retail sales weather
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