October 2019 US Retail Sales: Declines Slow in Clothing and Department Stores

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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.