Report: Autos, Gas Pull Down Sept. Retail Sales

U.S. retail sales retreated in September as purchases of autos, gasoline, furniture and clothing slowed, a sign that recent job gains have yet to significantly boost consumer spending. According to the Associated Press, the Commerce Department said Wednesday (Oct. 15) that seasonally adjusted retail sales dropped 0.3% from the previous month. Sales have risen 4.3% in […]