Economics
U.S. Retail Sales Unexpectedly Decline on Building Materials
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U.S. retail sales unexpectedly eased in February on declines in grocery stores and building materials, which could potentially reflect cooler weather, though also may signal further headwinds for the economy in the first quarter.