Retail Sales Surge 1.4% in March, Higher Than Expected

Published on April 16, 2025

The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for March showed a surge in consumer spending last month, with headline sales rising 1.4%. This is the largest monthly increase since January 2023 and higher than the expected 1.3% growth.

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