US retail sales climbed 1.1% in February and posted the highest mark in 5 months, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
The US cinsumers still eager to spend more in stores even after the hike in gasoline prices and new taxation rules in 2013.
The analysts say thesev deta prove the better growth of the economy.
Gas stations accounted for about half of the overall rise in retail sales and excluding gas stations, sales rose 0.6% in February.
In other segments there is also seen strong performance:
Auto dealers reported on sales rise of 1.1%, while Internet and mail-order companies showed 1.6% gains.
There is also rise to 1.1% for home-improvement stores and to 0.8% at supermarkets.
Other sectors did not fare as well. Sales dropped 1.6% at home-furnishing stores, 1.0% at department stores, 0.9% at sporting goods and hobby stores, and 0.7% at bars and restaurants. Sales also dipped 0.2% at electronics and appliance stores.