Shoppers Return to Stores as Retail Spending Beats Forecasts
In-person retail had its strongest month since spring, led by apparel and home goods.
Maria Chen
Retail spending rose faster than analysts expected last month, with apparel and home goods leading the way.
Store managers point to events, repairs and personal styling as reasons shoppers are coming back through the door.
The figures suggest consumers are still willing to spend when the experience feels worth the trip.
