In another sign of a robust economy, retailers reported strong March sales.

The nation's largest general retailers reported yesterday that March sales were mixed.

I think March sales were as weak as people can recall.

The number that led to all the selling was a very large upward revision in March retail sales.

Chrysler said March sales were the best for that month in 15 years, completing the best first quarter ever.

The country's leading chain stores reported March sales figures that show a slight but sustained rebound.

Sears will report its March sales on April 6.

More bad news is expected next week when the government discloses March retail sales which may have declined by up to 0.8 p.c.

The company said yesterday that March sales increased by 3 percent at stores that had been open for at least a year.

"March retail sales showed a decent gain considering that it came on the heels of a very strong February reading after revision."