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Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke on Retail Sales in January 2011

Submitted on February 15, 2011 - 10:30am
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
CONTACT OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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The Commerce Department’s U.S. Census Bureau today released retail sales data for January 2011. Retail sales rose 0.3 percent in January. This figure was slightly below private-sector expectations of a 0.6-percent gain. Excluding automobiles, retail sales grew 0.3 percent in January. Sales at motor vehicle dealers increased 0.6 percent.

“Retail sales, along with other indicators of consumer spending, continues to show growth following strong gains in the second half of 2010,” U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said. “The Middle Class Tax Relief Act, which began to take effect in January, will further boost consumer confidence by putting more money into the pockets of the American people and supporting the long-term recovery of our nation’s economy, including job growth.”

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