Observations

Aug 2025: 0.0

Updated: Dec 2, 2025 9:00 AM CST

Units:

Percent Change from Preceding Period,

Seasonally Adjusted

Frequency:

Monthly

Notes

Title	Release Dates

Retail Sales: GAFO (General Merchandise Normally Sold in Department Stores)	2017-11-15	2025-11-25

Source

U.S. Census Bureau	2017-11-15	2025-11-25

Release

Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services	2017-11-15	2025-11-25

Units

Percent Change from Preceding Period	2017-11-15	2025-11-25

Frequency

Monthly	2017-11-15	2025-11-25

Seasonal Adjustment

Seasonally Adjusted	2017-11-15	2025-11-25

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).	2017-11-15	2025-11-25

Release Tables

Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services