Insight ReportAugust 2023 US Retail Sales: Consistent Consumer Spending Drives Moderate Sales Growth Primel Konok, Analyst Sector Lead: John Harmon, CFA, Associate Director of Technology Research September 14, 2023 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in August 2023, 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 2022–August 2023 Year-over-year changes in retail sales by sector, July 2023 and August 2023 Other relevant research: Our 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. 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: The State of In-Store Retailing 2025: The Dawn of New-Age Stores, Powered by TechnologyRetail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q4: Early Findings & Strategic OutlookRetail-Tech Landscape: Israel—January 2025 UpdateAugust 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: July Strength and Improved Outlook Score Raise Retail Projection Above 4%