Retail sale is an economic indicator in the United States that keeps inventory of the demand for finished goods, by measuring the purchases of durable and non-durable goods over a defined time. It is the primary gauge of consumer spending, which accounts for the majority of the overall economic activities.
The year kicked off with gains across virtually all retail sectors, U.S. retail sales excluding auto increased 7.2% year over year, with online sales growing 10.4% compared to this time last year, even with the shadow of Omicron and elevated inflation, consumer spending was sustained by pent-up savings, wage growth and continued reopening of the economy.
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