U.S. retail sales edge up in June

U.S. retail sales for June were estimated at $621.3 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That was a 0.6 percent increase from May, and 18 percent higher than sales for June 2020. Building and garden materials sales amounted to $45.05 billion, down slightly from $46.98 billion in May. Those sales however remained above the total of $42.09 billion logged a year prior.