2010, Retailer | featured news

Early reports from retailers show that Americans took a a breather from their March shopping spree in April, partly because Easter came earlier. But the spring selling season is ending up respectable, an encouraging sign for the economy....

Retail sales soared in March, the government said Wednesday, in the latest sign of improving consumer confidence.

Retail sales posted a better-than-expected increase in January, a welcome development that could mean stronger economic growth in coming months.

Sales increase 3.3% over a year earlier in a usually slow month. Notably, beleaguered Abercrombie & Fitch posts an 8% increase.