Chain Store Sales in the United States decreased to 674.64 USD Million in January from 816.62 USD Million in December of 2025. Chain Store Sales in the United States averaged 382.60 USD Million from 1992 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 816.62 USD Million in December of 2025 and a record low of 142.05 USD Million in January of 1992. source: U.S. Census Bureau



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Chain Store Sales 674.64 816.62 USD Million Jan 2026
Retail Sales Ex Autos MoM 0.50 0.00 percent Feb 2026
Retail Sales Ex Gas/Autos MoM 0.40 0.20 percent Feb 2026
Retail Sales MoM 0.60 -0.10 percent Feb 2026
Retail Sales YoY 3.70 3.19 percent Feb 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
674.64 816.62 816.62 142.05 1992 - 2026 USD Million Monthly
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