Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:32:00 GMT
U.S. retail sales grew less than forecast in November
Retail sales in the world's largest economy grew below economists' expectations in November as an abrupt decline in gas station spending offset a rise in other sectors, the Commerce Department reported on Thursday. Report showed a modest 0.3% gain in retail sales in November, when the spending made at gas stations dropped 4.0%, overshadowing a striking increase in sales by