RSAFSRetail Sales (RSAFS) — Current Value & Historical Data
Retail Sales (RSAFS) Chart & Data Table
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What is Retail Sales (RSAFS)?
The value for the most recent month is an advance estimate that is based on data from a subsample of firms from the larger Monthly Retail Trade Survey.
Current Retail Sales (RSAFS) Value
As of May 1, 2026, the current advance retail sales: retail trade and food services is 763705.00 Millions of Dollars. This is the most recent observation available for this series, updated monthly.
Retail Sales Historical Trend
Advance Retail Sales: Retail Trade and Food Services rose 0.88% month-over-month. Over the past year, advance retail sales: retail trade and food services rose 5.71% from April 2025. In the series' tracked history, the highest recorded value was 763705.00 (May 2026), and the lowest was 158647.00 (March 1992).
Methodology & Source
Source
U.S. Census Bureau
Frequency
Monthly
Units
Millions of Dollars
Notes
The value for the most recent month is an advance estimate that is based on data from a subsample of firms from the larger Monthly Retail Trade Survey. The advance estimate will be superseded in following months by revised estimates derived from the larger Monthly Retail Trade Survey. The associated...
Frequently Asked Questions About Retail Sales (RSAFS)
What is the current advance retail sales: retail trade and food services?
As of May 1, 2026, advance retail sales: retail trade and food services stands at 763705.00 Millions of Dollars.
Where does advance retail sales: retail trade and food services data come from?
Advance Retail Sales: Retail Trade and Food Services data is sourced from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system and related U.S. government agencies. Data quality and historical coverage vary by series.
How often is advance retail sales: retail trade and food services updated?
This series is updated according to its publication schedule. Check FRED or the source agency for the most current release calendar.
What is the historical high and low for advance retail sales: retail trade and food services?
In the available data, the highest value was 763705.00 Millions of Dollars in May 2026, and the lowest was 158647.00 Millions of Dollars in March 1992.
How has advance retail sales: retail trade and food services changed over the past year?
Over the past year, advance retail sales: retail trade and food services increased 5.71%.
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