Washington, DC CNN —US retail sales picked in August, boosted by higher gas prices, as spending on other items grew modestly.
Retail sales, which are adjusted for seasonal swings but not inflation, rose 0.6% in August, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
Excluding sales at gasoline stations, retail spending advanced a more modest 0.2% in August from July.
Retail spending increased across most categories, including at restaurants and grocery stores.
Online retail sales in August were flat, after jumping in July due to Amazon’s Prime Day promotional event.
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