Tue, 13 May 2014 15:13:02 GMT
U.S. retail sales rise less than forecast in April
Retail sales in the world's largest economy advanced in April, however the pace of growth was lower than expected after recording a sharp gain in March, the latest report released by the Commerce Department showed on Tuesday. According to the report, the U.S. retail sales surged 0.1% in April after posting a 1.5% jump in the previous month.