Consumer Spending in the United States increased to 16445.70 USD Billion in the second quarter of 2025 from 16345.80 USD Billion in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Consumer Spending - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

When asked about spending intentions in August, about ** percent of consumers in the United States said they intended to spend less on items such as furniture, jewelry, home decorations, and accessories over the course of the next three months. For most categories, a significant share of shoppers expected to spend about the same as they usually do.

In February 2024, consumer card spending on retail categories saw significant decreases in a number of categories. Compared to the same month in 2023, while spending on general retail items saw growth at *** percent; spending in discount stores declined. Overall, retail spending increased by *** percent in February 2024.

This dataset, identified by the series ID RSXFS, is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and is available through the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system of the St. Louis Fed. It provides a monthly measure of retail sales across the United States. The data represents the total value of sales at retail and food services stores, measured in millions of dollars and adjusted for seasonal variations. It is important to note that the most recent month's value is an advance estimate, which is subject to revision in subsequent months as more comprehensive data becomes available. As a key economic indicator, this series is widely used by economists and analysts to gauge consumer spending and assess the overall health of the U.S. economy.

Suggested Use Cases: - This dataset is highly valuable for economic analysis and can be used to: - Conduct time series analysis and modeling. - Track consumer spending patterns. - Forecast future retail sales. - Analyze the impact of economic events on the retail sector.

License The RSXFS dataset is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and is considered Public Domain: Citation Requested. This means the data is freely available for use, but you must cite the source and acknowledge that the data was obtained from FRED. If you plan on using any copyrighted series from other data providers on FRED for commercial purposes, you would need to contact the original data owner for permission.

Data Fields: The dataset primarily contains two columns: - observation_date: The date of the monthly data point, recorded as the first day of each month from January 1992 to July 2025. - RSXFS: The value of advance retail sales in millions of dollars.

Citation and Provenance:
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Release: Advance Monthly Sales for Retail and Food Services
FRED Link: https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/RSXFS
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau, Advance Retail Sales: Retail Trade [RSXFS], retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/RSXFS, September 8, 2025.

In 2023, the retail trade sector had a share of roughly ** percent in private German consumer spending. This graph shows the ratio of German retail revenues and the consumer spending of private German households from 2000 to 2023. Generally, private consumer spending in Germany increased annually since the 1990s.

Once the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has subsided (i.e., once herd immunity has been reached), overall spending on gasoline by consumers in the United States is expected to grow by about ** percent. Many U.S. consumers also intend to spend more on out-of-home entertainment and at restaurants post-pandemic.

Retail Sales in the United States increased 0.20 percent in September 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.

In Q4 of 2022, consumer spending in the retail economy in the United Arab Emirates grew by ***** percent. This was the lowest level of growth since the first quarter of 2021 when consumer spending grew by *** percent. The biggest increase in consumer spending in the retail economy was recorded in the second quarter of 2021 when it jumped by ** percent.

Small specialty retail stores are influenced by broad macroeconomic variables rather than product-specific trends. Still, individual segments do respond to specific shifts in consumer preferences. In recent years, rising per capita disposable income has sustained demand throughout the retail sector. A recovery from the pandemic boosted consumer spending and encouraged consumers to return to brick-and-mortar stores. Specialty retailers were relatively unaffected by pandemic declines as high-income consumers and tobacco users, two significant markets for the industry, continued to spend. Competition from online and big-box retailers has risen, putting downward pressure on profit. More stores are expanding their online platforms to boost consumer reach and provide additional revenue streams. Rising operational costs have contributed to a slight dip in profit. Revenue for small specialty retailers is expected to swell at a CAGR of 4.0% to $68.4 billion through the end of 2025, including a hike of 2.0% in 2025 alone. Despite intensifying competition from discount department stores and online retailers, specialty retail stores have relied on serving a particular niche to remain successful. Big-box stores offer a one-stop shopping experience with lower prices for similar products. External competition has driven underperforming retailers to exit the industry, leaving nonemployers and small retail stores with low barriers to entry. Still, revenue gains have prompted the emergence of many new specialty retailers seeking to capitalize on the trend of shopping locally and broader sustainability trends. Small retailers have maintained a strong customer base by offering a unique in-store experience and high-quality products. Moving forward, small specialty retailers will continue expanding, albeit slower than in the previous five-year period. A gain in consumer spending and consumer confidence compounded by growing environmental awareness will support specialty retail store sales. Ongoing competition from large-scale retailers and declining smoking rates will mitigate specialty retailers' expansion. More consumers view consumer products, particularly luxury and nostalgic items, as sound investment options. Stores can benefit from this trend by stocking high-end goods that appeal to these consumers, focusing on popular brands. Revenue is expected to expand at a CAGR of 1.4% to $73.3 billion through the end of 2030.

View monthly updates and historical trends for US Retail Sales. from United States. Source: Census Bureau. Track economic data with YCharts analytics.

United States Retail Sales Nowcast: sa: YoY: Contribution: Payment System: Consumer Spending: Credit Card Transactions: Miscellaneous Store Retailers: Median data was reported at 0.045 % in 06 May 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.021 % for 29 Apr 2024. United States Retail Sales Nowcast: sa: YoY: Contribution: Payment System: Consumer Spending: Credit Card Transactions: Miscellaneous Store Retailers: Median data is updated weekly, averaging 0.003 % from Nov 2020 (Median) to 06 May 2024, with 181 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.902 % in 28 Nov 2022 and a record low of 0.000 % in 08 Jan 2024. United States Retail Sales Nowcast: sa: YoY: Contribution: Payment System: Consumer Spending: Credit Card Transactions: Miscellaneous Store Retailers: Median 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.

United States Retail Sales Nowcast: sa: YoY: Contribution: Payment System: Consumer Spending: Credit Card Transactions: Nonstore Retailers: Median data was reported at 0.006 % in 06 May 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.008 % for 29 Apr 2024. United States Retail Sales Nowcast: sa: YoY: Contribution: Payment System: Consumer Spending: Credit Card Transactions: Nonstore Retailers: Median data is updated weekly, averaging 0.002 % from Nov 2020 (Median) to 06 May 2024, with 181 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.132 % in 28 Feb 2022 and a record low of 0.000 % in 17 Jul 2023. United States Retail Sales Nowcast: sa: YoY: Contribution: Payment System: Consumer Spending: Credit Card Transactions: Nonstore Retailers: Median 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.

Over the course of the next two weeks from mid-February 2021, consumers in the United States intended to increase their spending on groceries and food for home by nearly 20 percent and household supplies by roughly four percent. Shoppers stated that they expected to decrease their spending for most product categories. Spending on jewelry and accessories was expected to be reduced the most over the measured period.

How was shopping behavior influenced by the pandemic?

Over the many weeks and months since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic began, consumers around the world and in the United States had exhibited changes in their shopping behavior. In early 2021, specifically, an estimated 85 percent of American shoppers reported that the crisis impacted their usual shopping habits. Some of the changes seen over the past year included reduced spending, an increased interest in online shopping, the use of home delivery options, as well as a decreased convenience store shopping frequency.

What industries were hit the hardest?

During the first months of the coronavirus pandemic, consumers had spent far less than usual on all kinds of items, including out-of-home entertainment, apparel, jewelry, and accessories. Between March and May 2020, related sectors, such as motor vehicles and parts dealers as well as clothing and accessory stores, had seen a heavy decline in sales in contrast to the previous year. By the end of 2020 and the first months of 2021, however, many of the industries had once again experienced positive sales growth numbers.

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In Q4 of 2022, consumer spending in the non-retail economy in the United Arab Emirates grew by ** percent. The last three quarters of 2022 saw relatively similar consumer spending growth, between ** and ** percent. The second quarter of 2021 saw the biggest jump over the previous quarter, with an increase of ** percent. The first quarter of 2021 was the only period to record a decline in consumer spending growth, which was most likely due to strict COVID-19 restrictions still in place at the time.

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United States Retail Sales Nowcast: sa: YoY: Contribution: Payment System: Consumer Spending: Credit Card Transactions: Health & Personal Care: Median data was reported at 2.228 % in 06 May 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.253 % for 29 Apr 2024. United States Retail Sales Nowcast: sa: YoY: Contribution: Payment System: Consumer Spending: Credit Card Transactions: Health & Personal Care: Median data is updated weekly, averaging 0.012 % from Nov 2020 (Median) to 06 May 2024, with 181 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.429 % in 09 Jan 2023 and a record low of 0.000 % in 12 Feb 2024. United States Retail Sales Nowcast: sa: YoY: Contribution: Payment System: Consumer Spending: Credit Card Transactions: Health & Personal Care: Median 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.

Comprehensive dataset tracking U.S. Cyber Monday consumer spending patterns, including total sales, average order values, demographic breakdowns, device usage, and category-specific spending trends from 2019 to 2024.