Buying spree on cars, gardens, furniture leads to retail sales

Saturday, April 12, 2003

WASHINGTON -- Consumers snapped out of a funk in March and splurged on cars, garden supplies and furniture. The biggest increase in retail sales in 17 months occurred even as energy prices soared.

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