June Retail Sales Flat from May but Up 2.3% YOY

Washington, DC, July 16, 2024-Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for June 2024 were $704.3 billion, virtually unchanged from the previous month but up 2.3% above June 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Total sales for the April 2024 through June 2024 period were up 2.5% from the same period a year ago. The April 2024 to May 2024 percent change was revised from up 0.1% to up 0.3%.

Retail trade sales were down 0.1% from May 2024, but up 2.0% above last year. Nonstore retailers were up 8.9% from last year, while food services and drinking places were up 4.4% from June 2023.