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: Consumer Optimism Softens Ahead of Golden Week: China Consumer Survey InsightsWhat You Need to Know About US Tariffs and Consumers’ and Retailers’ Reactions—April 2025 UpdateThree Months to Singles’ Day 2025: Simplified Promotions, Government Support and Payment Ecosystem Convergence To Fuel GrowthEssential Guide to Shoptalk Fall 2025: Turning Current Challenges into Long-Term Strengths with Retail Alchemy
