Insight ReportAugust 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Normalizes as July’s Promotional Boost Fades Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst September 16, 2025 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in August 2025, in total and by sector. Data in this research report are: Year-over-year changes in US total retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles), August 2024–August 2025 Year-over-year changes in retail sales by sector, July and August 2025 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. All our coverage of macroeconomics and tariffs The US Retail Sales Databank features retail sales values and year-over-year growth, in total and by sector, by year and by month. This Databank is updated monthly. 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: June 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Solid Growth as Consumer Sentiment Continues to RecoverCPG Giants Realign Through Over $100 Billion in M&A, Demergers and DivestmentsOnline Shopping in Focus—Amazon Dominates E-Commerce Competition: US Consumer Survey InsightsHigher-Income Sentiment Declines; Holiday Shopping Lull Before a Promotional Surge: US Consumer Survey Insights
