Comparable same store sales at chain retailer in April barely increased 0.8%. Early Easter pulled sales in March and failed to extend gains the month. Combined two months comparable sale in April rose at half the pace compared to a period ago as consumer spending slows down.
Auto sales in April rose 9% and extended gains for the sixth month in a row. Chrysler sales rose more than 20% and sales at Mercedes Benz and BMW rose 27%. Toyota sales and production recovered faster than expected and Camry sales soared 21% from a year ago and Prius sales doubled.
Sources: Data collected by 123jump.com and Ticker.com from company press releases, filings and corporate websites.
Market data: BATS Exchange. Inc.
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