Insight Report 4 minutes PremiumJuly 2020 US Retail Sales: Strength in Multiple Nonfood Sectors Drives Total Growth to 10% Coresight Research August 17, 2020 What's InsideCoresight 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 July 2020 US Retail Sales Report: Circumstances are still difficult due to Covid-19, with many states pausing or rolling back reopening plans in the third and fourth weeks of July. However, total US retail sales maintained strong growth momentum, driven by multiple nonfood sectors—including sports and leisure goods and home improvement. Although some sectors remained negative in July, they saw a substantial sequential easing of sales declines. Using data from the US Census Bureau, this report looks at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in July 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: Unlocking Success: The Pathway to Profitability for US Brands and RetailersEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 1: Mixed Results from LVMH, Nestlé, P&G and Others Amid Heightened Tariff Concerns—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Store Closures Up by 57%Innovator Profile: Big Sur AI—Boosting Brands’ Profitability with Commerce-First AI Agents