WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Retail sales recorded their largest gain in five months in February as Americans snapped up motor vehicles and bought a range of goods even as they paid more for gasoline, government data showed on Tuesday.
February Retail Sales Rise, Highest In Five Months
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Tue, 03/13/2012 - 5:59am
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