U.S. retail performed well during the holidays

Retail sales in the United States rose above the expectations in last December – the U.S. Commerce Department announced on Tuesday.

Retail sales in December 2013 were 431.9 billion USD, 4.1 percent higher than in December 2012.

The October-December 2013 quarterly retail sales increased by 1.0 percent, compared to the datas of a year earlier.

The total retail sales in 2013 increased by 4.2 percent, compared to 2012. (MTI)