Retail sales increased 2.2% to $62.2 billion in May, recording the fifth consecutive increase. Sales were up in 8 of 11 subsectors, representing 86.8% of retail trade. Sales were led by higher sales at gasoline stations and motor vehicle and parts dealers.
Core retail sales—which exclude gasoline stations and motor vehicle and parts dealers—increased 0.6%.
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