November Retail Sales Up 0.7% from October, Up 3.8% YOY

Washington, DC, December 17, 2024-Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for November 2024 were $724.6 billion, an increase of 0.7% from the previous month, and up 3.8% from November 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Total sales for the September 2024 through November 2024 period were up 2.9% from the same period a year ago. The September 2024 to October 2024 percent change was revised from up 0.4% to up 0.5%.

Retail trade sales were up 0.9% from October 2024 and up 4.1% from last year. Motor vehicle and parts dealers were up 6.5% from last year, while Nonstore retailers were up 9.8% from November 2023.