Insight ReportOctober 2019 US Retail Sales: Declines Slow in Clothing and Department Stores Coresight Research November 18, 2019 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on US and UK retail sales, US retail traffic and in-store metrics, selected US retailers’ same-store sales and key global consumer indicators. Click here to view our full collection of Monthly Reports. Highlights from our October US Retail Sales Report: US retail sales grew again in October – but with mixed results Sales growth accelerated in food and beverage stores, general merchandise stores and motor vehicle and parts dealers. But several sectors saw sequentially slower growth in October, with department stores (a sub-set of general-merchandise stores) hit hardest. Clothing and accessory stores also posted declines – albeit slower than the prior month. Nonstore retailers grew rapidly. 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: Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 8Black Friday 2025: Key Insights from US Stores—Solid Shopper Demand, Some True Doorbusters and Greater Omnichannel IntegrationInnovator Profile: SocialQ AI—AI-powered social media strategy and content management platformEssential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2026: Retail in the Age of AI—Balancing Automation and Human-Centric Experiences
