Insight ReportSeptember 2019 US Retail Sales: Solid Total Growth but Clothing Soft Coresight Research October 18, 2019 Executive SummaryCoresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on US and UK retail sales, US retail traffic and in-store metrics, selected US retailers’ same-store sales and key global consumer indicators. Click here to view our full collection of Monthly Reports. Our monthly US Retail Sales Report reviews the latest sector data published by the US Census Bureau. Highlights from our September US Retail Sales Report: Total US retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles increased 4.4% year over year in September, versus the 4.7% rise in August. Clothing specialty retailers’ sales fell 0.7% in September, following August’s 2.0% increase. Department store retailers posted a sales decline of 7.3%, worsening from a 4.6% decline in August.• In September, nonstore retailers saw sales rise 15.6%, following a 13.8% rise in August. 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: Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 34: US Retail Sales OutlookMass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Target at a Crossroads, Dollar Stores Revive and Warehouse Clubs Gain MomentumThe STORE Framework for Driving Innovation in RetailRetail Technology Show 2025: Hearing About Sustainability, Smart Fashion, QR Codes, Unified Commerce and More