Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:39:06 GMT
U.K. retail sales top estimates
U.K. retail sales increased more than economists predicted as a raise in the furniture demand fueled a rebound in September, after last month's decline. Sales including gas climbed 0.6% compared to August, when they retreated 0.8%; however, economists forecasted a 0.4% gain, according to Office for National Statistics. Retail sales gained 2.2% in September from previous year, while sales excluding