Mild gains for September retail sales, Commerce and NRF data show
October 17, 2023
Commerce reported a gain of 0.7% over August, while NRF sales data increased 0.5% on a seasonally-adjusted basis over August.
Retail sales up in June, report Commerce and NRF
July 18, 2023
Commerce reported that June retail sales rose 0.2% over May, while NRF's data, which excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, was up 0.4% from May to June.
April retail sales see gains
May 16, 2023
Commerce reported that April retail sales—at $686.1 billion—were up 0.4% compared to March and were up 1.6% annually. And from February through April, it said retail sales increased 3.1% compared to the same period a year ago. NRF reported that April retail sales, which does not include automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, were up 0.6% over March and were up 2% on an unadjusted basis annually. And on a three-month moving average through April, NRF said that retail sales were up 3.7% annually on...
January retail sales data is strong to begin 2023
February 15, 2023
Commerce reported that January retail sales—at $697.0 billion—were up 3% compared to January and up 6.4% annually. NRF reported that its calculation of retail sales, which excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants to focus on core retail, saw January increase 1.5% compared to December and a 4.8% increase on an unadjusted basis annually.
Retail sales for 2022 start on strong footing even with challenges, note Commerce and NRF
February 16, 2022
U.S. retail sales began 2022 where 2021 ended—with solid growth—despite issues posed by Omicron variant and high levels of inflation, according to data respectively issued today by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF).
August retail sales show gains
September 16, 2021
Commerce reported that August retail sales—at $618.7 billion—eked out a 0.7% increase over July and rose 15.1% annually. The NRF reported that its calculation of retail sales, which does not include automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, showed that August retail sales headed up 2.3 on a seasonally-adjusted basis over July and were up 12% on an unadjusted basis annually.
NRF and Dept. of Commerce report October retail sales gains
November 15, 2019
Commerce reported that October retail sales, at $526.5 billion, were up 0.3% compared to September and up 3.1% annually. NRF reported that October retail sales were up 0.2% from September to October on a seasonally adjusted basis and up 4.2% on an unadjusted basis.
Commerce and NRF report July retail sales growth
August 15, 2019
Commerce reported July retail sales, at $523.5 billion, were up 0.7% over June and up 3.4% annually. NRF reported July retail sales increased 0.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis and 5.6% on an unadjusted annual basis.
Commerce and NRF report February retail sales gains
April 1, 2019
Commerce reported that January retail sales, at $506 billion, slipped 0.2% compared to January and rose 2.2% annually.
Retail sales slip in December to finish 2018 but see annual gains
February 22, 2019
December retail sales were down 1.2% compared to November, but Commerce reported they were up 2.3% compared to December 2017. Total 2018 retail sales were up 5%.
Retail sales in January are slow to start to the year
February 14, 2018
Commerce reports U.S. retail and food service sales for January were down 0.3% compared to December at $492 billion, but were up 3.6% compared to January 2017.
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross celebrates Manufacturing Day
October 6, 2017
NAM president emphasizes future of manufacturing 'heavily depends on enacting bold tax reform.'
Commerce and NRF report lower than expected retail sales numbers for June
July 14, 2015
June declines, but the second quarter was still up 2% from last year.
Retail sales continue to show modest gains
July 15, 2014
Commerce reported that June retail sales at $439.9 billion were up 0.2 percent over May and up 4.3 percent compared to June 2013, and total retail sales from April through June are up 4.5 percent annually.