US Census Retail Sales
Monthly retail sales and economic indicators from the US Census Bureau's Advance Monthly Retail Trade Survey (MARTS). Covers total retail trade, e-commerce, food services, clothing, and other sectors.
Graph Details
- Graph ID: census_retail
- Type: supplemental
- Curator: US Census Bureau
- Status: live
- Coverage: United States
- Trends: 0
- Evidence Items: 0
- Published: 2025-01-01
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
What It Does
Provides access to the US Census Bureau's monthly retail sales data, offering a quantitative backbone for economic analysis, market research, and retail trend evaluation. It includes detailed breakdowns by various retail sectors.
Key Features
- Monthly data on retail and food services sales. - Sector-specific breakdowns (e.g., motor vehicles, furniture, electronics, e-commerce). - Adjusted and unadjusted data to account for seasonal variations. - Historical data for longitudinal trend analysis. - Key economic indicators for assessing the health of the retail sector.
For Teams Like
- economic Research - Market Analysis - Investment Strategy - Corporate planning - Retail Operations
Topics Covered
economics, retail, consumer spending, market research, trade, e-commerce
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the US Census Retail Sales?
- Monthly retail sales and economic indicators from the US Census Bureau's Advance Monthly Retail Trade Survey (MARTS). Covers total retail trade, e-commerce, food services, clothing, and other sectors.
- How do I access the US Census Retail Sales?
- Access via MCP at https://mcp.fodda.ai/mcp, REST API at https://api.fodda.ai/v1/graphs/census_retail/search, or the Fodda web app at https://app.fodda.ai.
- Who curates the US Census Retail Sales?
- Curated by US Census Bureau.
- What topics does the US Census Retail Sales cover?
- The graph covers: economics, retail, consumer spending, market research, trade, e-commerce.
Access This Graph
- API:
POST https://api.fodda.ai/v1/graphs/census_retail/search - MCP:
npx -y fodda-mcp— Use graph IDcensus_retail - Web App: Query in Fodda App
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