Retail sales in the U.S. fell by 1.5% in September

The volume of retail sales in the U.S. fell in September to 1.5%, but the figure excluding auto sales showed strong growth.
The level of retail sales of $ 344.7 billion in September was at 5.7% lower than the figure in the corresponding period last year.
During the period, sales of vehicles fell immediately on 10,4%. Retail sales excluding auto sales rose in September at 0.5%.