Retail sales and revenue rose in May as Mother’s Day and Eid al-Adha shopping drove consumer spending higher, according to industry data. United Brands Association (BMD) Chair Sinan Öncel said 84 percent of member brands reported an increase in unit sales in May, while 89 percent recorded higher revenue compared with the previous month. Among survey participants, 41 percent reported unit sales growth of 21 percent or more, while 54 percent poste…
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