Retail Sales General Merchandise Stores MoM in the United States increased to 1 percent in March from 0 percent in February of 2026. Retail Sales General Merchandise Stores MoM in the United States averaged 0.34 percent from 1992 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 8.70 percent in May of 2020 and a record low of -10.30 percent in April of 2020. source: U.S. Census Bureau



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Retail Sales Building and Garden Supply Stores MoM 0.70 0.60 percent Mar 2026
Retail Sales Car Dealers MoM 0.50 1.00 percent Mar 2026
Retail Sales Clothing Stores MoM 0.00 2.80 percent Mar 2026
Retail Sales Electronics Stores MoM 0.90 0.70 percent Mar 2026
Retail Sales Food and Beverage Stores MoM 0.70 -1.20 percent Mar 2026
Retail Sales Furniture Stores MoM 2.20 -0.10 percent Mar 2026
Retail Sales Gasoline Stations MoM 15.50 1.30 percent Mar 2026
Retail Sales Health and Personal Care Stores MoM 0.50 2.00 percent Mar 2026
Retail Sales MoM 1.70 0.70 percent Mar 2026
Retail Sales Restaurants and Bars MoM 0.10 0.50 percent Mar 2026


United States Retail Sales General Merchandise Stores MoM
The monthly percentage change in sales at US general merchandise stores, used to track changes in consumer spending across broad-based retail outlets that sell a wide range of goods.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.00 0.00 8.70 -10.30 1992 - 2026 percent Monthly
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