Money Retail sales fell 1% in March, more than expected, as winter spending burst loses steam April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY Comments Off on Retail sales fell 1% in March, more than expected, as winter spending burst loses steam U.S. retail sales declined 1% in March amid recession worries, rising interest rates and high inflation. Economists forecast a 0.4% decline.