Retail Sales Rise 0.6% in February, More Than Expected

Published on April 1, 2026

The Advance Retail Sales Report from the Census Bureau showed consumer spending was more robust than expected in February. Headline sales rose 0.6%, a step up from January's 0.1% decline and better than the projected 0.5% growth.

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