Retail sales jumped nearly 10 percent in March
April 15, 2021
Stimulus checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and rollbacks on the restrictions imposed on retailers during the novel coronavirus pandemic all contributed to a 9.8 percent jump in U.S. retail sales in March as consumers spent more online and in physical stores. March’s gain announced by the Commerce Department followed a 2.7 percent increase in February.
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