January Retail Sales Up 0.2% from December, 3.1% YOY

Washington, DC, March 17, 2025-Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for February 2025 were $722.7 billion, up 0.2% from the previous month and up 3.1% from February 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Total sales for the December 2024 through February 2025 period were up 3.8% from the same period a year ago. The December 2024 to January 2025 percent change was revised from down 0.9% to down 1.2%.

Retail trade sales were up 0.5% from January 2025 and up 3.4% from last year. Food and beverage stores were up 3.9% from last year, while nonstore retailers were up 6.5% from February 2024.