U.S. Retail Sales Probably Rose in February Most in Four Months

U.S. retail sales probably climbed in February by the most in four months, spurred by job growth and more seasonable temperatures, economists said before a report today.

The projected 1 percent gain would follow a 0.3 percent January increase, according to the median forecast of 82 economists surveyed by Bloomberg News. Other data may show business inventories rose and consumer sentiment declined.