Consumer spending continued to improve in July from pre-pandemic levels including another strong gain for restaurant sales, according to reports Tuesday.
The Census Bureau reported that Americans spent $637 billion in July at retailers, including $76.7 billion at restaurants and bars.
After seasonal adjustments, retail spending was down 1.1% from June and up 18.9% from July 2019. Restaurant spending was up 1.7% from June and up 10.4% from July 2019.
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