U.S. Retail Sales Unexpectedly Decline on Building Materials

U.S. retail sales unexpectedly eased in February on declines in grocery stores and building materials, which could potentially reflect cooler weather, though also may signal further headwinds for the economy in the first quarter. The value of overall sales fell 0.2 percent after an upwardly revised 0.7 percent increase the prior month, according to Commerce Department figures released Monday...
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