Chain Store Sales in the United States increased to 3391 USD Million in May from 3131 USD Million in April of 2026. Chain Store Sales in the United States averaged 12680.33 USD Million from 1992 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 34221.00 USD Million in December of 2000 and a record low of 205.00 USD Million in April of 2020. source: U.S. Census Bureau



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Chain Store Sales 3391.00 3131.00 USD Million May 2026
Retail Sales Ex Autos MoM 0.80 0.70 percent May 2026
Retail Sales Ex Gas/Autos MoM 0.50 0.50 percent May 2026
Retail Sales MoM 0.90 0.40 percent May 2026
Retail Sales YoY 6.90 4.80 percent May 2026


United States Chain Store Sales
In the US, chain store sales refer to retail sales of goods and services in department stores. Values are based on data from the Monthly Retail Trade Survey. The survey covers companies with one or more establishments that sell merchandise and related services to final consumers, such as furniture & home furnishings; electronics & appliances; clothing & accessories; sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book; general merchandise; office supply, stationery, and gift stores. Chain store sales do not include data from online-only stores.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
3391.00 3131.00 34221.00 205.00 1992 - 2026 USD Million Monthly
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