Retail Media

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — With a focus on expanding its retail presence, Vestiage, which creates and distributes nutraceuticals under such brands as RegiMEN for men and Monterey Bay Nutraceuticals for women, has appointed Laura Stall as national VP sales.

Prior to joining Vestiage, Stall held various positions, including VP of sales, director of consumer marketing, director of trade marketing and chain sales manager, with such companies as PepsiCo, The Pillsbury Co., Aurora Foods, MillerCoors and Twinings Teas of London.

WASHINGTON — Consumer spending rose 0.3% in May, marking four consecutive months of rising U.S. retail sales.

The Commerce Department reported Thursday that May results were boosted by strength from the auto sector, which recorded a 1.4% sales increase during the month. U.S. retail sales rose 0.5% in April and 1.5% in March.

The four-month revival in spending — following a dismal January hurt by nasty weather — has prompted economists to predict a solid rebound to 3% growth or better in the current April-June quarter.