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.

In 2020, global retail sales fell by 2.9 percent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, bouncing back in 2021 with a growth of 9.7 percent Global retail sales were projected to amount to around 27.3 trillion U.S. dollars by 2022, up from approximately 23.7 trillion U.S. dollars in 2020.

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 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.

In 2024, retail sales in South Korea grew by 8.2 percent compared to the previous year. Online retail sales recorded about 15 percent of the growth that year, while offline retail sales also continued to record only small growth rates during the last years. Retail channels Online retail spearheads the retail market and due to COVID-19 the popularity of online retailing was accelerated, leading to a major increase in online retail sales in 2020. At the same time, offline retail suffered from social distancing measures and afterward, the want for convenience. However, in retail sales showed growth in both categories, likely due to pent-up demand. Department stores are one offline retail channel that still flourish and try to bring innovation to the offline retail market in the shape of pop-up stores. Most popular items The product group with the highest share in retail sales was food and groceries, making up for over a third of sales. As with other consumer goods, shopping for groceries online has become a trend. Other popular product groups were services and living or family related expenses. For example, the expenses for home appliances online have grown.

This dataset provides values for RETAIL SALES YOY reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

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.

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 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.

Retail Sales in Vietnam increased 9.40 percent in February of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Vietnam Retail Sales YoY - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Switzerland Retail Sales Growth

• Switzerland Retail Sales dropped 3.4 % YoY in Apr 2023, compared with a 2.2 % decrease in the previous month.
• Switzerland Retail Sales Growth YoY data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2001 to Apr 2023, with an average growth rate of 1.5 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 38.4 % in Apr 2021 and a record low of -18.3 % in Apr 2020.
• In the latest reports, Car Sales of Switzerland recorded 254,884.0 units in Dec 2022, representing a drop of 6.3 %.

CEIC calculates monthly Retail Sales: Incl. Motor Vehicles Growth from monthly Real Retail Trade Turnover Index. Swiss Federal Statistical Office provides Real Retail Trade Turnover Index with base 2015=100.

In December 2024, the total retail sales of consumer goods in China increased by about 3.7 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. The total retail sales value of consumer goods amounted to around 4.52 trillion yuan in that period.

Key information about Uzbekistan Retail Sales Growth

• Uzbekistan Retail Sales dropped 4.0 % YoY in Apr 2023, compared with a 2.3 % increase in the previous month.
• Uzbekistan Retail Sales Growth YoY data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2019 to Apr 2023, with an average growth rate of 23.8 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 65.9 % in Dec 2021 and a record low of -14.1 % in Jan 2023.
• In the latest reports, Car Sales of Uzbekistan recorded 205,145.0 units in Dec 2022, representing a growth of 11.2 %.

CEIC calculates monthly Retail Sales: Incl. Motor Vehicles Growth from monthly Retail Trade Turnover. The State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Statistics provides year-to-date Retail Trade Turnover in local currency.

Retail Sales in France decreased 0.20 percent in February of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - France Retail Sales YoY - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Italy increased 0.90 percent in January of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Italy Retail Sales YoY - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Mexico increased 2.70 percent in January of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Mexico Retail Sales YoY - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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

Key information about Finland Retail Sales Growth

• Finland Retail Sales dropped 0.3 % YoY in Jan 2025, compared with a 2.2 % increase in the previous month.
• Finland Retail Sales Growth YoY data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1996 to Jan 2025, with an average growth rate of 3.0 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 12.7 % in Nov 1998 and a record low of -6.6 % in Dec 2022.
• In the latest reports, Car Sales of Finland recorded 102,730.0 units in Dec 2023, representing a growth of 6.3 %.

CEIC calculates monthly Retail Sales: Excl. Motor Vehicles Growth from monthly Retail Trade Volume Index. Statistics Finland provides Retail Trade Volume Index with base 2021=100.

Retail Sales in Latvia increased 2.10 percent in January of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Latvia Retail Sales YoY - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Argentina increased 108.20 percent in January of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Argentina Retail Sales YoY - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In 2023, the total retail sales in China increased by around 7.2 percent compared to the previous year. In 2022, the figure was minus 0.2 percent.