Retailers report May results above expectations (AP)

Courtesy Ytop stories  Thu, 06/05/2008 - 8:23am

Costco shopper Francisca Merino loads her family groceries onto the check-out counter at a Seattle store Thursday, May 29, 2008.<br /><br />Consumers stepped up their shopping in May after tax rebate checks hit mailboxes, giving many of the nation's retailers stronger than expected sales for the month.<br /><br />Still, there were signs that many people are still focusing on necessities such as food and gas. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)AP - Consumers stepped up their shopping in May after tax rebate checks hit mailboxes, giving many of the nation's retailers stronger than expected sales for the month.

Still, there were signs that many people are still focusing on necessities such as food and gas.



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