The 1.3 percent rise in retail sales in December from a year earlier was more than the median estimate for a 0.8 percent annual increase and followed a 1.4 percent gain in November.Retail sales are a key barometer of the strength of private consumption, which accounts for roughly 60 percent of the Japanese economy.
Here’s a closer look at the new Hot Menu:
- Spicy Shackmeister Burger: A 100 percent Angus beef cheeseburger spiced with Shake Shack’s own hot pepper blend, topped with crispy onions, chopped cherry peppers and ShackSauce. Starts at $7.99
