Insight ReportOctober 2023 US Retail Sales: Health and Personal Care Stores and Nonstore Retailers Continue To Lead Retail Sales Growth Primel Konok, Analyst Sector Lead: John Harmon, CFA, Associate Director of Technology Research November 15, 2023 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in October 2023, in total and by sector. Data in this research report are: Year-over-year changes in US total retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles), October 2022–October 2023 Year-over-year changes in retail sales by sector, September and October 2023 Other relevant research: Our monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on China, the UK and the US. Complementing our monthly reports, the Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the scale and trajectory of US retail. 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: Innovator Profile: Buncha—Efficient Neighborhood Grocery Delivery Via Consolidated RoutesHigh Income Consumers’ Sentiment Improves; Government Shutdown Impacting Shoppers: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Store Tracker Extra, July 2025: 127 Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close, Outpacing Openings by 60%Essential Guide to Shoptalk Fall 2025: Turning Current Challenges into Long-Term Strengths with Retail Alchemy