Retail sales improved in May

June 14, 2019

U.S. retail sales rose 0.5 percent in May, lower than the 0.5 percent gain forecast by economists. Sales from April were revised upward from a gain of 0.2 percent to 0.3 percent. Most retail categories showed gains for May with only clothing, department, food and miscellaneous stores showing declines.

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