Table Description
The Monthly Retail Trade Data provides current estimates of sales at retail and food services stores. This database covers retail companies with one or more establishments that sell merchandise and related services to final consumers. Retail firms provide data on the dollar value of retail sales and sales for selected establishments.
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau
Update Frequency
Every month
Geographical Coverage
USA, national-wide data
Time Coverage
Monthly data since 1993
Data Coverage
Includes sales and inventories data in the "Retail Trade" sector (corresponding to the 1997 NAICS code of 44-45)
Related Data
US Clothing and Clothing Accessories Store Sales