Sales bounce back 0.6 percent in March
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumers bounced back in March and bought more cars, furniture and appliances after three months of declining retail sales.
The Commerce Department said retail sales rose 0.6 of a percent last month, the largest increase since November. Auto sales jumped 2 percent, the most in six months.
Sales at retailers slipped in the first two months of this year as consumers pulled back after heavy spending during the winter holidays.