Chain Store Sales in the United States decreased to 2179 USD Million in September from 2262 USD Million in August of 2024. Chain Store Sales in the United States averaged 5693.30 USD Million from 1992 until 2024, reaching an all time high of 15875.00 USD Million in December of 1999 and a record low of 12.00 USD Million in April of 2020. source: U.S. Census Bureau




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Chain Store Sales 2179.00 2262.00 USD Million Sep 2024
Retail Sales Ex Autos MoM 0.10 1.00 percent Oct 2024
Retail Sales Ex Gas/Autos MoM 0.10 1.20 percent Oct 2024
Retail Sales MoM 0.40 0.80 percent Oct 2024
Retail Sales YoY 2.80 2.00 percent Oct 2024

United States Chain Store Sales
In the US, chain store sales refer to retail sales of goods and services in department stores excluding discount department stores. Values are based on data from the Monthly Retail Trade Survey. The survey covers companies with one or more establishments that sell merchandise and related services to final consumers, such as furniture & home furnishings; electronics & appliances; clothing & accessories; sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book; general merchandise; office supply, stationery, and gift stores. Chain store sales do not include data from online-only stores.
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2179.00 2262.00 15875.00 12.00 1992 - 2024 USD Million Monthly
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