Retail Sales: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Stores
This dataset tracks retail sales: furniture, home furnishings, electronics, and appliance stores over time.
Latest Value
-5.20
Year-over-Year Change
1.96%
Date Range
2/1/1992 - 6/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend tracks sales at furniture, home furnishings, electronics, and appliance stores in the United States. It provides valuable insights into consumer spending patterns and broader economic conditions.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The Retail Sales: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Stores series measures the monthly sales activity in this key retail sector. It is a widely followed indicator of consumer demand and confidence, which are important drivers of overall economic growth.
Methodology
The data is collected through monthly surveys of retail establishments by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Historical Context
This trend is closely monitored by policymakers, analysts, and businesses to assess the health of the consumer economy.
Key Facts
- Furniture, home furnishings, electronics, and appliance stores account for over 10% of total U.S. retail sales.
- This sector experienced significant declines during the COVID-19 pandemic but has since rebounded.
- Trends in this data help forecast broader consumer demand and economic growth.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend tracks monthly sales at U.S. retail establishments that sell furniture, home furnishings, electronics, and appliances.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data provides valuable insights into consumer spending patterns and confidence, which are key drivers of overall economic growth.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of retail establishments conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers, analysts, and businesses closely monitor this trend to assess the health of the consumer economy and make informed decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published monthly with a typical 1-2 month lag, and may be subject to revisions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Retail Sales: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Stores (MRTSMPCSM4423XUSN), retrieved from FRED.