Federal Reserve Economic Data

Retail Sales: GAFO (General Merchandise Normally Sold in Department Stores) (MRTSMPCSM4400CUSS)

Apr 2025: -0.3
Updated: Jun 17, 2025 9:08 AM CDT
Apr 2025:  -0.3  
Mar 2025:  0.6  
Feb 2025:  -0.1  
Jan 2025:  -0.1  
Dec 2024:  1.0  
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Units:

Percent Change from Preceding Period,
Seasonally Adjusted

Frequency:

Monthly

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Notes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau  

Release: Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services  

Units:  Percent Change from Preceding Period, Seasonally Adjusted

Frequency:  Monthly

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).

Suggested Citation:

U.S. Census Bureau, Retail Sales: GAFO (General Merchandise Normally Sold in Department Stores) [MRTSMPCSM4400CUSS], retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/MRTSMPCSM4400CUSS, .

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