After a strong rebound in June, U.S. retail sales stalled out in July, according to new data from the Commerce Department.
Retail sales rose by just 1.2% last month, much less than expected after an 8.4% surge the previous month.
It was still a good month for electronics and appliance retail stores, which saw a 22% boost - possibly because more people are working from home.
Auto dealerships, book stores, and home improvement stores all saw their sales decline in July.
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