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: Consumer Sentiment Climbs from July Trough, as Tariff Truce Extended: China Consumer Survey InsightsWhy Is Shein Acquiring Everlane?Earnings Insights 1Q26, Week 3: Ralph Lauren, Ross Stores and Target Surprise on the Upside; Walmart Maintains Strong MomentumDiwali’s Global Rise Is Reshaping the Retail Growth Cycle
