U.S. Retail Sales sizzle in January

• February 15, 2017
• realestate
• Business & Markets, Real Estate Finance

Most U.S. retailers posted strong sales in January, even beleaguered department stores, perhaps a sign that higher consumer confidence since the election has encouraged Americans to spend more. Retail sales rose 0.4% last month following a much bigger gain in December than originally reported, the government said Wednesday.