Retail sales were boosted by a 'stocking up' effect in March as consumers displayed tariff anxiety

Avalon_Studio Retail sales grew moderately in March after two straight months of declines, according to the new CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor report released on Monday. Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, were up 0.6% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 4.

75% unadjusted year over year in.