Retail Sales Rose 0.5% in July, Up 3.9% YOY

Washington, DC, August 15, 2025-Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for July 2025 were $726.3 billion, up 0.5% from the previous month and up 3.9% from July 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Total sales for the May 2025 through July 2025 period were up 3.9% from the same period a year ago. The May 2025 to June 2025 percent change was revised from up 0.6% to up 0.9%.

Retail trade sales were up 0.7% from June 2025 and up 3.7% from last year. Nonstore retailers were up 8.0% from last year, while food service and drinking places were up 5.6% from July 2024.