Retail Sales Rise in October

ShareThis WASHINGTON — National Retail Federation here on Monday said retail sales for October were up 2.6% over a year ago, indicating a relatively strong start for the holiday season. Related Articles WASHINGTON — Retail sales growth during September was stronger than private sector expectations and signals a broadening economic recovery, the U.S. Department of Commerce here said Friday. ... The NRF numbers, which exclude auto sales, gas stations and restaurants, were released as the U.S. Commerce Department said retail sales rose even more when those items were included. The Commerce Department said Monday that its tally of October