US Retail Sales Rebound in February, Beating Projections

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Clothing sales reversed course after three months of decline, but economists warn that the data doesn’t reflect current consumer sentiment following the war in Iran.

60 percent of shoppers cite poorly trained or prepared staff as a cause of discontent with store experiences.

Economists note that February's growth data predates the war in Iran and its implications, including a recent dip in consumer sentiment. (Shutterstock)

After three months of decline, clothing sales in the US solidly increased in February, rising 2 percent month on month and 6 percent from the same period last year.

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