Observations

Aug 2026: 3.6

Updated: Oct 15, 2026 9:19 AM CDT

Units:

Percent Change from Preceding Period,

Not Seasonally Adjusted

Frequency:

Monthly

Notes

Title	Release Dates

Retail Sales: GAFO (General Merchandise Normally Sold in Department Stores)	2017-11-15	2026-10-15

Source

U.S. Census Bureau	2017-11-15	2026-10-15

Release

Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services	2017-11-15	2026-10-15

Units

Percent Change from Preceding Period	2017-11-15	2026-10-15

Frequency

Monthly	2017-11-15	2026-10-15

Seasonal Adjustment

Not Seasonally Adjusted	2017-11-15	2026-10-15

Notes

GAFO represents sales at stores that sell merchandise normally sold in department stores. GAFO includes the following kinds of retail businesses: General merchandise stores (NAICS 452); Clothing and clothing accessories stores (NAICS 448); Furniture and home furnishings stores (NAICS 442); Electronics and appliance stores (NAICS 443); Sporting goods, hobby, book, and music stores (NAICS 451); Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores (NAICS 4532). Information about the Monthly Retail Trade Survey can be found on the Census website at https://www.census.gov/retail/mrts/about_the_surveys.html	2017-11-15	2026-10-15

Release Tables

Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services