U.S. retail sales rose in February

U.S. retail sales rose by 1.1 percent in February, above the expected 0.7 percent – the Ministry of Commerce announced.

The owners of websops and construction department stores have experienced spectacular recovery in demand, and the turnover of petrol stations and car dealers increased as well.

The sales of large department stores, home furnishing stores, stores selling electrical goods and sports equipments have decreased.

The January data was corrected  from0.1 percent to 0.2 percent. (portfolio.hu)