Insight ReportDecember 2019 US Holiday Retail Sales and Comparable Sales Review: Solid Total Growth Not Enough To Support Challenged Sectors Coresight Research January 17, 2020 Reasons to ReadRetail sales data reported by the US Census Bureau indicates total consumer demand was solid over the holiday season, although sales updates from major US retailers have so far been mixed and reflect structural shifts in where consumers spend. Overall retail sales climbed strongly in December Nonstore retailers performed particularly well, while electronics retailers continued to see sector sales decline 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: Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 25: Furniture Frenzy—At Home’s Bankruptcy, Ashley’s Store Renewal and Openings from IKEA, Wayfair and MoreUS Retail and Logistics Holiday Hiring Hits Lowest Level in Over a Decade—Data GraphicUS CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Growth Eases from Prime Day Peak; General Merchandise Decline Confirms Pull-Forward EffectWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 51: Retailers Announce Around 250 Store Openings for 2026