Insight ReportMay 2024 US Retail Sales: Solid Growth Continues as Department Stores Rebound Sunny Zheng, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research June 19, 2024 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in May 2024, in total and by sector. Data in this research report are: Year-over-year changes in US total retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles), May 2023–May 2024 Year-over-year changes in retail sales by sector, April and May 2024 Other relevant research: Our monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators in the US. Complementing our monthly reports, the Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the scale and trajectory of US retail. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 3: Asda and Dunelm Open StoresWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 36: UK Sees 25% Fewer Closures Year Over YearThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 28: US Retail and Consumer LatestThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 30: US Retail and the Consumer—Latest Metrics