US Census Retail Sales

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 ID census_retail
• Web App: Query in Fodda App
• Full Catalog: API Catalog