Retail Sales: GAFO (General Merchandise Normally Sold in Department Stores) (MRTSSM4400CUSN)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau  

Release: Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services  

Units:  Millions of Dollars, Not Seasonally Adjusted

Frequency:  Monthly

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). Information about the Monthly Retail Trade Survey can be found on the Census website at https://www.census.gov/retail/mrts/about_the_surveys.html