Insight ReportAugust 2022 US Retail Sales: Value Growth Strengthens but Real Declines Continue Coresight Research September 16, 2022 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors experienced sales increases and which declined in August 2022. This report covers the following: US total retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles—year-over-year growth US total retail sales including gasoline and automobiles—year-over-year change US total retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles—month-over-month change Retail sales growth by sector Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on China, the UK and the US. 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. 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: August 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Normalizes as July’s Promotional Boost FadesUS CPG Sales Tracker: In-Store CPG Sales Fall While Beauty Remains ResilientWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 16: 7-Eleven To Close 300+ Stores; Plus Updates on Drugstore ClosuresInnovator Profile: Shopeaks—Transforming Social Media Monetization with Personalized Storefronts