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.

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: Retail Trade (RSXFS) from Jan 1992 to Jan 2025 about retail trade, sales, retail, services, and USA.

In May 2024, home improvement retail sales in the United States were estimated to amount to over 48 billion U.S. dollars. Sales were generally higher during the summer and spring months, compared to the colder winter months.

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.

In 2023, global retail e-commerce sales reached an estimated 5.8 trillion U.S. dollars. Projections indicate a 39 percent growth in this figure over the coming years, with expectations to surpass eight trillion dollars by 2027.

World players Among the key players on the world stage, the Chinese retail giant Alibaba holds the title of the largest e-commerce retailer globally, accounting for a 23 percent market share. Nevertheless, forecasts suggest that by 2027, Seattle-based e-commerce powerhouse Amazon will surpass Alibaba in estimated sales, reaching a staggering 1.2 trillion U.S. dollars in online sales.

Leading e-tailing countries The Chinese e-commerce market was the biggest worldwide in 2023, as internet sales constituted almost half of the country's retail transactions. Indonesia ranked second with the highest share of retail sales online (32 percent), closely trailed by the United Kingdom and South Korea, exceeding the 30 percent mark. That year, the up-and-coming e-commerce markets centered around Asia. The Philippines and India stood out as the swiftest-growing e-commerce markets based on online sales, anticipating a growth rate surpassing 20 percent.

United States Retail Sales: sa: Food and Beverage Stores (FB) data was reported at 61.729 USD bn in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 61.932 USD bn for May 2018. United States Retail Sales: sa: Food and Beverage Stores (FB) data is updated monthly, averaging 41.941 USD bn from Jan 1992 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 318 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.932 USD bn in May 2018 and a record low of 30.382 USD bn in Feb 1992. United States Retail Sales: sa: Food and Beverage Stores (FB) 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: Gift, Novelty and Souvenir Stores data was reported at 1.437 USD bn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.161 USD bn for Apr 2018. United States Retail Sales: Gift, Novelty and Souvenir Stores data is updated monthly, averaging 1.298 USD bn from Jan 1992 (Median) to May 2018, with 317 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.443 USD bn in Dec 1999 and a record low of 658.000 USD mn in Jan 1992. United States Retail Sales: Gift, Novelty and Souvenir 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.

United States Retail Sales: Department Stores excl. Discount Department Stores data was reported at 4.410 USD bn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.110 USD bn for Apr 2018. United States Retail Sales: Department Stores excl. Discount Department Stores data is updated monthly, averaging 6.197 USD bn from Jan 1992 (Median) to May 2018, with 317 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.875 USD bn in Dec 1999 and a record low of 3.055 USD bn in Jan 2018. United States Retail Sales: Department Stores excl. Discount Department 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. All estimates for department stores exclude leased departments.

United States Retail Sales: sa: Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores (CC) data was reported at 22.748 USD bn in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 23.341 USD bn for May 2018. United States Retail Sales: sa: Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores (CC) data is updated monthly, averaging 16.450 USD bn from Jan 1992 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 318 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.341 USD bn in May 2018 and a record low of 9.669 USD bn in Mar 1992. United States Retail Sales: sa: Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores (CC) 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.

Graph and download economic data for Retail Sales: Retail Trade and Food Services (MRTSSM44X72USS) from Jan 1992 to Jan 2025 about retail trade, food, sales, retail, services, and USA.

In May 2024, pharmacy and drug store retail sales in the United States were estimated to be around 30.6 billion U.S. dollars. Walgreens Boot Alliance and CVS Health Corporation are among the leading drug stores in the United States.

United States Retail Sales: FS: ow: Full Service Restaurants data was reported at 27.702 USD bn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 25.823 USD bn for Apr 2018. United States Retail Sales: FS: ow: Full Service Restaurants data is updated monthly, averaging 14.362 USD bn from Jan 1992 (Median) to May 2018, with 317 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.702 USD bn in May 2018 and a record low of 6.675 USD bn in Feb 1993. United States Retail Sales: FS: ow: Full Service Restaurants 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.

This statistic shows a trend in monthly retail sales of men's clothing stores in the United States from January 2017 to May 2021. In May 2021, U.S. menswear apparel retail store sales amounted to 712 million U.S. dollars. In April 2020, clothing store sales fell to 86 million U.S. dollars due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Graph and download economic data for Advance Retail Sales: Retail Trade and Food Services (RSAFS) from Jan 1992 to Feb 2025 about headline figure, food, sales, retail, services, and USA.

United States Retail Sales: sa: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book and Music Stores (SG) data was reported at 6.669 USD bn in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.891 USD bn for May 2018. United States Retail Sales: sa: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book and Music Stores (SG) data is updated monthly, averaging 6.192 USD bn from Jan 1992 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 318 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.601 USD bn in Jun 2016 and a record low of 3.385 USD bn in Jan 1992. United States Retail Sales: sa: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book and Music Stores (SG) 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 - Advance Retail Sales: Clothing and Clothing Accessory Stores was 2.60000 % Chg. from Preceding Period in March of 2022, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Advance Retail Sales: Clothing and Clothing Accessory Stores reached a record high of 196.00000 in May of 2020 and a record low of -75.30000 in April of 2020. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Advance Retail Sales: Clothing and Clothing Accessory Stores - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on March of 2025.

United States Retail Sales: sa: CC: ow: Clothing Stores data was reported at 16.975 USD bn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 16.376 USD bn for Apr 2018. United States Retail Sales: sa: CC: ow: Clothing Stores data is updated monthly, averaging 11.885 USD bn from Jan 1992 (Median) to May 2018, with 317 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.975 USD bn in May 2018 and a record low of 6.721 USD bn in Mar 1992. United States Retail Sales: sa: CC: ow: Clothing 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.

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.

This statistic shows the retail sales of herbs in the United States in 2016, broken down by category. For the 52 weeks ending May 28, 2016, retail sales of oregano amounted to approximately 44 million U.S. dollars.