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.

Between November and December 2021, total retail sales in the United States had decreased by roughly two and a half percent. The coronavirus pandemic had caused major blows to U.S. retail when it first became a global emergency, i.e., during March and April 2020. As of January 2022, the United States had accounted for over 60 million COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic.

Which industries did COVID-19 affect the most? The COVID-19 crisis caused consumers to shift their spending focus towards necessities: in other words, people in the United States had been spending more on groceries and household supplies. Most other industries, including out-of-home entertainment, restaurants, apparel and footwear stores, saw a substantial decrease in consumer spending as a result of the virus outbreak.

Hoarding behavior among consumers Not only have consumers changed what they buy, there have also been times when shoppers would purchase larger quantities: during the first weeks of the pandemic, hoarding was very prominent among households in the United States. Over the later quarters, pantry filling and hoarding behavior fluctuated, but showed a mostly downward trend.

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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.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Advance Retail Sales: Retail Trade (MARTSMPCSM44000USS) from Feb 1992 to Feb 2025 about retail trade, percent, sales, retail, services, and USA.

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.

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.

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

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Graph and download economic data for Advance Retail Sales: Clothing and Clothing Accessory Stores (RSCCAS) from Jan 1992 to Feb 2025 about apparel, retail trade, sales, retail, and USA.

Retail Sales Ex Autos in the United States increased to 0.30 percent in February from -0.60 percent in January of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Retail Sales Ex Autos MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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.

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

Graph and download economic data for Sales: Retail Trade: Total Retail Trade: Volume for United States (SLRTTO01USQ659S) from Q1 1960 to Q2 2018 about retail trade, sales, retail, and USA.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Advance Retail Sales: Health and Personal Care Stores (RSHPCS) from Jan 1992 to Feb 2025 about hygiene, health, retail trade, sales, retail, and USA.

Retail Sales Control Group in the United States increased to 1 percent in February from -1 percent in January of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Retail Sales Control Group MoM.

In December 2021, total retail sales in the United States grew by approximately 16.7 percent when compared to the same period in 2020. Many industries, including gasoline stations, clothing outlets, as well as hobby stores, experienced considerable growth in terms of sales compared to one year ago.

United States Retail Sales: FH: Home Furnishings Stores data was reported at 4.385 USD bn in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.856 USD bn for Aug 2018. United States Retail Sales: FH: Home Furnishings Stores data is updated monthly, averaging 3.403 USD bn from Jan 1992 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 321 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.165 USD bn in Dec 2017 and a record low of 1.448 USD bn in Feb 1992. United States Retail Sales: FH: Home Furnishings Stores 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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