Retail Sales in the United States increased 0.20 percent in February of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides - U.S. December Retail Sales Increased More Than Forecast - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This dataset contains a list of sales and movement data by item and department appended monthly. Update Frequency : Monthly

This statistic shows a trend in total retail sales including food services in the United States from January 2017 to January 2025. In January 2025, U.S. retail sales had amounted to an estimated 665.6 billion U.S. dollars, which is a considerable increase compared to the same month one year earlier.

Standard error reference tables for the Retail Sales Index in Great Britain.

Graph and download economic data for Retail Sales (DISCONTINUED) (RETAILNS) from Jan 1967 to Apr 2001 about retail trade, sales, retail, and USA.

Retail Sales in the United States increased 3.10 percent in February of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - United States Retail Sales YoY - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Graph and download economic data for Monthly State Retail Sales: Total Retail Sales Excluding Nonstore Retailers in California (MSRSCATOTAL) from Jan 2019 to Nov 2024 about retail trade, CA, sales, retail, and USA.

Retail Sales Tax Data by County and City

A series of retail sales data for Great Britain in value and volume terms, seasonally and non-seasonally adjusted.

Key information about Italy Retail Sales Growth

• Italy Retail Sales grew 0.8 % YoY in Jan 2025, compared with a 1.4 % increase in the previous month.
• Italy Retail Sales Growth YoY data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2001 to Jan 2025, with an average growth rate of 0.7 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 34.5 % in Apr 2021 and a record low of -27.5 % in Apr 2020.
• In the latest reports, Car Sales of Italy recorded 1,794,655.0 units in Dec 2023, representing a growth of 19.2 %.

CEIC calculates monthly Retail Sales: Excl. Motor Vehicle Growth from monthly Retail Trade Index. The Italian National Institute of Statistics provides Retail Trade Index with base 2021=100. Retail Sales exclude Tobacco and Automotive Fuels.

United States Retail Sales Nowcast: sa: YoY data was reported at 4.113 % in 10 Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.157 % for 03 Mar 2025. United States Retail Sales Nowcast: sa: YoY data is updated weekly, averaging 3.909 % from Feb 2020 (Median) to 10 Mar 2025, with 265 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.471 % in 17 May 2021 and a record low of -13.873 % in 25 May 2020. United States Retail Sales Nowcast: sa: YoY data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.CEIC.NC: CEIC Nowcast: Retail Sales.

Total retail sales in the United States were projected to amount to 7.9 trillion U.S. dollars in 2026, up from around 6.6 trillion U.S. dollars in 2021. These figures included e-commerce and retail sales. Retail establishments come in many forms such as grocery stores, restaurants, and bookstores. There are around four million retail establishments in the United States.

Leading companies in U.S. retail
The domestic retail market in the United States is very competitive, with many companies recording substantial retail sales. Walmart, a retail chain offering low prices and a wide selection of products, is the leading retailer in the United States. Amazon, The Kroger Co., Costco, and Target are a selection of other leading U.S. retailers.

American retailers worldwide
Many of the world’s leading retailers are American companies. Walmart and Amazon are examples of American retailers doing business on a global scale. The success of U.S. retailers can also be seen through their performance in online retail. Amazon is a prime example of this, with the company’s sales revenue flourishing over the previous years.

Key information about Mexico Retail Sales Growth

• Mexico Retail Sales grew 4.6 % YoY in Apr 2023, compared with a 1.8 % increase in the previous month.
• Mexico Retail Sales Growth YoY data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2002 to Apr 2023, with an average growth rate of 2.0 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 34.7 % in May 2021 and a record low of -23.3 % in May 2020.
• In the latest reports, Car Sales of Mexico recorded 111,416.0 units in May 2023, representing a growth of 18.0 %.

CEIC calculates monthly Retail Sales: Incl. Motor Vehicles Growth from monthly Retail Trade Index. The National Institute of Statistics and Geography provides Retail Trade Index with base 2018=100. Retail Sales: Incl. Motor Vehicles Growth prior to January 2009 is calculated from Retail Trade Index with base 2003=100.

Graph and download economic data for E-Commerce Retail Sales (ECOMNSA) from Q4 1999 to Q4 2024 about e-commerce, retail trade, sales, retail, and USA.

The U.S. Census Bureau.s economic indicator surveys provide monthly and quarterly data that are timely, reliable, and offer comprehensive measures of the U.S. economy. These surveys produce a variety of statistics covering construction, housing, international trade, retail trade, wholesale trade, services and manufacturing. The survey data provide measures of economic activity that allow analysis of economic performance and inform business investment and policy decisions. Other data included, which are not considered principal economic indicators, are the Quarterly Summary of State & Local Taxes, Quarterly Survey of Public Pensions, and the Manufactured Homes Survey. For information on the reliability and use of the data, including important notes on estimation and sampling variance, seasonal adjustment, measures of sampling variability, and other information pertinent to the economic indicators, visit the individual programs' webpages - http://www.census.gov/cgi-bin/briefroom/BriefRm.

Key information about United States Retail Sales Growth

• United States Retail Sales grew 1.0 % YoY in May 2023, compared with a 1.6 % increase in the previous month.
• US Retail Sales Growth YoY data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1993 to May 2023, with an average growth rate of 4.7 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 42.0 % in Apr 2021 and a record low of -15.8 % in Apr 2020.
• In the latest reports, Car Sales of US recorded 1,407,152.0 units in May 2023, representing a growth of 22.8 %.

CEIC calculates monthly Retail Sales: Excl. Motor Vehicles Growth from monthly Retail Sales excluding Motor Vehicle and Parts. The U.S. Census Bureau provides Retail Sales excluding Motor Vehicle and Parts in USD. Retail Sales include Food Services.

Retail Sales in Finland decreased 1.10 percent in January of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides - Finland Retail Sales MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Taiwan decreased 20.20 percent in February of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Taiwan Retail Sales MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Global retail sales were projected to amount to around 32.8 trillion U.S. dollars by 2026, up from approximately 26.4 trillion U.S. dollars in 2021. The retail industry encompasses the journey of a good or service. This typically starts with the manufacturing of a product and ends with said product being purchased by a consumer from a retailer. Retail establishments come in many forms such as grocery stores, restaurants, and bookstores.

American retailers worldwide
As a result of globalization and various trade agreements between markets and countries, many retailers are capable of doing business on a global scale. Many of the world’s leading retailers are American companies. Walmart and Amazon are examples of such American retailers. The success of U.S. retailers can also be seen through their performance in online retail.

Retail in the U.S.
The domestic retail market in the United States is a lucrative market, in which many companies compete. Walmart, a retail chain offering low prices and a wide selection of products, is the leading retailer in the United States. Amazon, The Kroger Co., Costco, and Target are a selection of other leading U.S. retailers.

Key information about Georgia Retail Sales Growth

• Georgia Retail Sales grew 1.1 % YoY in Dec 2024, compared with a 6.8 % increase in the previous quarter.
• Georgia Retail Sales Growth YoY data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2010 to Dec 2024, with an average growth rate of 14.6 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 109.2 % in Dec 2012 and a record low of -14.5 % in Jun 2020.
• In the latest reports, Car Sales of Georgia recorded 3,400.0 units in Dec 2019, representing a drop of 3.4 %.

CEIC calculates quarterly Retail Sales: Excl. Motor Vehicles Growth from quarterly Retail Trade Turnover. The National Statistics Office of Georgia provides Retail Trade Turnover in local currency. Retail Sales: Excl. Motor Vehicles Growth prior to Q1 2018 is based on NACE Rev. 1.1.