Retail Sales in the United States decreased 0.90 percent in May 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.

By the end of 2024, total retail sales reached approximately **** trillion U.S. dollars, around a quarter of a billion U.S. dollar increase from the year before. Retail sales have steadily increased since 2009, as the economy recovered from the downward trend due to the recession following the 2007-2008 financial crisis, and most recently from the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The United States as retail powerhouse The United States is home to many of the leading retail companies in the world, including Walmart, Costco, and Amazon. Amazon, in particular, has seen extreme levels of growth in revenue in tandem with the increase of e-commerce globally. The rise of e-commerce and mobile shopping E-commerce is responsible for a growing percentage of total retail sales, partially due to a surge in mobile shopping, with customers increasingly using their mobile devices for various online shopping activities. Smartphones accounted for more retail website visits than desktops or tablets, and matched desktops in generating online shopping orders.

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Graph and download economic data for Retailers Inventories (RETAILIMSA) from Jan 1992 to Apr 2025 about inventories, retail, and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Advance Retail Sales: Retail Trade (RSXFSN) from Jan 1992 to May 2025 about retail trade, sales, retail, and USA.

The rapid ascent of e-commerce and omnichannel strategies is reshaping consumer engagement and purchasing patterns, driving a wave of transformation across the retail trade sector. As of 2025, the sector is expected to log $7.4 trillion in revenue, although its growth is anticipated to decelerate slightly to 0.4% in the current year. Gen Z and millennials have championed the digital shopping revolution, pushing retailers to prioritize online sales and customer engagement platforms. However, brick-and-mortar stores retain a pivotal role in supporting ongoing customer engagement alongside the online momentum as retailers blend physical and digital experiences. As automation has augmented efficiency across operations, retailers have also strategically diversified product lines and incorporated sustainability into their brands to meet changing consumer expectations. Over the past five years, the retail sector has seen a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%, which underscores the impact of diversified strategies in maintaining momentum. The adoption of automation has produced mixed results. Self-checkout systems, for example, have reduced payroll expenses for businesses while streamlining the customer experience, though several studies have reported that some customer segments dislike self-checkout due to technological glitches and some retailers have struggled with implementation and reported a rise in theft. Major chains like Target have honed their product diversification strategies, transforming their stores into one-stop shops that blend essential goods with discretionary items and healthcare, driving up revenue in multiple categories. Sustainability is another theme of the current period, with the sector’s commitment marked by increased budgets for eco-friendly practices and a growing market for pre-owned goods. Despite high inflation during the period giving way to high interest rates that stayed stagnant for a year before beginning to fall again in September 2024, retailers managed to navigate the challenges of economic fluctuations and keep consumer interest high through diversification. A projected compound annual growth rate of 0.9% for the next five years would set revenue on a steady path toward an expected $7.7 trillion through the end of 2030. Artificial intelligence is set to further revolutionize retail operations, enhancing stock management, logistics and consumer personalization. Augmented and virtual reality technologies will prove integral to engaging the tech-savvy younger generations by offering novel ways to interact with products before purchase. However, global trade tensions and tariffs could challenge profitability as retailers manage higher import costs. Reverse logistics will thrive as consumers’ eco-consciousness continues to grow, turning returns into revenue opportunities and aligning with trends toward sustainable consumption. The sector’s profit is expected to remain steady over the next five years, bolstered by consumers’ willingness to trade up to items that mix luxury and affordability.

Graph and download economic data for Gross Domestic Product: Retail Trade (44-45) in the United States (USRETAILNGSP) from 1997 to 2024 about GSP, retail trade, private industries, sales, retail, private, industry, GDP, and USA.

In 2024, the in-store or brick-and-mortar retail channel was forecast to account for **** percent of total retail sales in the United States. By 2028, e-commerce is expected to make up ** percent of all retail sales.

Graph and download economic data for Advance Retail Sales: General Merchandise Stores (RSGMS) from Jan 1992 to May 2025 about merchandise, retail trade, sales, retail, and USA.

In the first quarter 2025, the share of e-commerce in total U.S. retail sales stood at **** percent, up from the previous quarter. From January to March 2025, retail e-commerce sales in the United States hit over *** billion U.S. dollars, the highest quarterly revenue in history. How e-commerce measures up in total U.S. retail In 2024, the reported total value of retail e-commerce sales in the United States amounted to over ****trillion U.S. dollars—impressive, but the figure pales compared to the total annual retail trade value of ******trillion U.S. dollars. Rising e-commerce segments Online shopping is popular among all age groups, though digital purchases are most common among Millennial internet users. In 2022, around ** percent of Millennials purchased items via the internet. Mobile commerce is also growing in popularity, as consumers increasingly rely on their smartphones and mobile apps for shopping activities. In the fourth quarter of 2022, m-commerce spending made up ** percent of the overall online spending in the United States.

Graph and download economic data for Retail Sales: Food and Beverage Stores (MRTSSM445USS) from Jan 1992 to Apr 2025 about beverages, retail trade, food, sales, retail, and USA.

United States Retail Sales: sa: Department stores ex Leased Departments (DS) data was reported at 12.360 USD bn in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 12.454 USD bn for Aug 2018. United States Retail Sales: sa: Department stores ex Leased Departments (DS) data is updated monthly, averaging 16.813 USD bn from Jan 1992 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 321 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19.904 USD bn in Jan 2001 and a record low of 12.325 USD bn in Nov 2016. United States Retail Sales: sa: Department stores ex Leased Departments (DS) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.H001: Retail Sales: By NAIC System. All estimates for department stores exclude leased departments.

United States Retail Sales: sa: Health and Personal Care Stores (HP) data was reported at 29.586 USD bn in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 28.945 USD bn for May 2018. United States Retail Sales: sa: Health and Personal Care Stores (HP) data is updated monthly, averaging 17.321 USD bn from Jan 1992 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 318 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29.586 USD bn in Jun 2018 and a record low of 7.292 USD bn in Jul 1992. United States Retail Sales: sa: Health and Personal Care Stores (HP) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.H001: Retail Sales: By NAIC System.

United States Retail Sales: Miscellaneous Stores Retail data was reported at 11.376 USD bn in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 12.174 USD bn for May 2018. United States Retail Sales: Miscellaneous Stores Retail data is updated monthly, averaging 8.662 USD bn from Jan 1992 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 318 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.350 USD bn in Dec 1999 and a record low of 3.642 USD bn in Jan 1992. United States Retail Sales: Miscellaneous Stores Retail data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.H001: Retail Sales: By NAIC System.

America AI in the Retail Market is Segmented by Channel (Omnichannel, Brick and Mortar, Pure-play Online Retailers), Solution (Software (On-premise and Cloud) and Service), Application (Apparel and Footwear, Food and Grocery, Electronics and Home Appliances, Home Improvement, and Other Applications), and Technology (Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Chatbots, Image and Video Analytics, and Swarm Intelligence).

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Graph and download economic data for Monthly State Retail Sales: Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores in the United States (MSRSUSA448) from Jan 2019 to Mar 2025 about apparel, retail trade, sales, retail, and USA.

This statistic shows a trend in total retail sales including food services in the United States from January 2017 to March 2025. In March 2025, U.S. retail sales had amounted to an estimated ************* U.S. dollars (not adjusted), which is an increase of *** compared to the same month one year earlier.

United States Retail Sales: Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores (FH) data was reported at 10.166 USD bn in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.928 USD bn for Sep 2018. United States Retail Sales: Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores (FH) data is updated monthly, averaging 7.615 USD bn from Jan 1992 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 322 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.636 USD bn in Dec 2017 and a record low of 3.846 USD bn in Jan 1992. United States Retail Sales: Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores (FH) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.H001: Retail Sales: By NAIC System.

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