Total retail sales grew solidly in November, rising 0.7 percent from October. October's reading was upwardly revised to 0.5 percent. Core retail sales—which exclude auto, gas, and building materials—rose 0.6 percent in November. October’s data were revised up to 0.7 percent, month over month. Year over year, total retail sales rose 5.1 percent, the highest pace since July 2013.
