Insight ReportAugust 2020 US Retail Sales: Further Strong Year-over-Year Growth Coresight Research September 17, 2020 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on US and UK retail sales, US retail traffic and in-store metrics and key global consumer indicators. Click here to view our full collection of Monthly Reports. 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. Highlights from our August 2020 US Retail Sales Report: Amid still difficult circumstances, US retail sales continued to rebound strongly in August, though at a slower pace compared to July, fueled by strong growth in several sectors. However, total US retail sales showed further strong growth momentum, driven by multiple nonfood sectors—including sports and leisure goods and home improvement. Using data from the US Census Bureau, this report looks at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in August 2020. 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: Analyst Corner: Three Key Predictions for India Retail in 2025, with Sujeet NaikWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Global Names, Including LEGO, Monos and Uniqlo, Continue to ExpandAnalyst Corner: Wayfair Turns a Profit for the First Time in Four Years—Four Drivers of Its Performance, with Madhav PitaliyaEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 1: Mixed Results from LVMH, Nestlé, P&G and Others Amid Heightened Tariff Concerns—Infographic
