Another shopping surge?

Economists project that U.S. shoppers ramped up their spending at retailers in June for the second month in a row.

Retail sales plunged nationwide in March and April as shutdowns and stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus took effect. But sales surged a record 17.7% in May as states began easing restrictions on businesses. The trend is expected to have helped lift retail sales last month by 5.2%. The Commerce Department issues its latest monthly tally of retail sales Thursday.

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