There was a significant variation in the monthly retail sales of clothing stores in the United States from January 2017 to July 2025. In July 2025, clothing store sales were estimated to reach roughly **Â billion U.S. dollars. This was slightly higher than the value in the same month in the previous year.
Sales peak in December
Clothing sales in the United States very clearly peak during December of each year. In December 2024, sales reached over **** billion U.S. dollars. This was roughly twice as much compared to the beginning of the year in January 2024. December 2024 also saw an increase of around *** million dollars compared to the previous year.Â
Christmas shopping in the U.S.
These higher sales are driven by people shopping for the holiday season, buying gifts for family, friends, or even themselves. In 2024, clothing/shoes was the most common gift category in the United States, with around ** percent of consumers intending to buy these items for others. Total holiday retail sales in the United States were estimated to hit new highs of around *** billion U.S. dollars in 2024, an increase of approximately ** billion dollars compared to the previous year.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ can support your business.
U.S. Census Bureau. (October 29, 2025). Monthly retail sales of U.S. clothing stores from January 2017 to July 2025 (in million U.S. dollars) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/289783/us-retail-apparel-store-sales-on-a-monthly-basis/
U.S. Census Bureau. "Monthly retail sales of U.S. clothing stores from January 2017 to July 2025 (in million U.S. dollars)." Chart. October 29, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/289783/us-retail-apparel-store-sales-on-a-monthly-basis/
U.S. Census Bureau. (2025). Monthly retail sales of U.S. clothing stores from January 2017 to July 2025 (in million U.S. dollars). ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 28, 2026. /statistics/289783/us-retail-apparel-store-sales-on-a-monthly-basis/
U.S. Census Bureau. "Monthly Retail Sales of U.S. Clothing Stores from January 2017 to July 2025 (in Million U.S. Dollars)." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 29 Oct 2025, /statistics/289783/us-retail-apparel-store-sales-on-a-monthly-basis/
U.S. Census Bureau, Monthly retail sales of U.S. clothing stores from January 2017 to July 2025 (in million U.S. dollars) ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/289783/us-retail-apparel-store-sales-on-a-monthly-basis/ (last visited July 28, 2026)
Monthly retail sales of U.S. clothing stores from January 2017 to July 2025 (in million U.S. dollars) [Graph], U.S. Census Bureau, October 29, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/289783/us-retail-apparel-store-sales-on-a-monthly-basis/