Insight ReportMay 2024 US Retail Sales: Solid Growth Continues as Department Stores Rebound Sunny Zheng, Analyst Sector Lead: Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research June 19, 2024 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in May 2024, in total and by sector. Data in this research report are: Year-over-year changes in US total retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles), May 2023–May 2024 Year-over-year changes in retail sales by sector, April and May 2024 Other relevant research: Our monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators in 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: Head-to-Head in US Warehouse Club Retailing: Costco vs. Sam’s ClubUS Store Tracker Extra, July 2025: 127 Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close, Outpacing Openings by 60%Earnings Insights 1Q25: Wrap-Up—Growth Outpaces Declines Across Most SectorsA Guide to NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Six Game Changers Set to Reshape Retail
