It was bad enough last week when conservative pundits, committed to rooting for bad economic news in hopes of a political advantage, had to endure the demoralizing news that 162,000 jobs had been added to payrolls nationwide. Now comes the painful revelation that retail business jumped in March, as well.

Ugh!

From the WSJ [emphasis added]:

Retailers Thursday reported strong year-over-year gains in sales at stores opened more than a year as indications continue to grow that consumers are spending again.

In addition to improved consumer confidence, retailers also benefited from easy year-ago comparisons, increased Easter shopping and warmer weather.

“Retailers are smashing expectations,” Thomson Reuters analyst Jharonne Martis said.