Retail sales grew by a strong 0.9% in May
A cashier checks out groceries at a store in Schaumburg, Illinois. (name y.huh/ap/file) June 17, 2026 9:36 am, EDT key takeaways: U.S. retail sales rose 0.9% in May, up from a revised 0.4% in April, as consumer spending increased, according to Commerce Department data. Broad-based gains, including a 1.5% rise in online sales and a