Retail Sales Rise in December as Strong Job Market Boosts Holiday Spending
• Retail sales rose 0.6% in December as a strong job market helped fuel holiday spending • A strong job market helped drive higher retail sales during the holiday season • Holiday spending was fueled by a solid job market and rising retail sales • Retail sales increased in December, boosted by holiday spending and a strong employment market • Job market strength contributed to a 0.6% rise in retail sales in December, supporting holiday spending