Retail sales rise 7.6% in April, but furniture stores up just 0.8%
WASHINGTON — Retail sales in April were up 7.6% from the same month a year earlier and were up 0.5% from this March, according to the latest U.S. Commerce Department report, but furniture stores didn't enjoy the same increase.
According to the report released Thursday, sales at furniture stores were up 0.8 % over April a year ago to $7.44 billion, but were down 1.1% from $7.53 billion in March.
The increase in total retail sales was the 10th consecutive monthly gain. Among the gainers were grocery stores and sellers of clothing, gasoline and automobiles.
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