Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Retail Trade: All Other Operating Costs and Expenses
QFR103OTRUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
426,419.00
Year-over-Year Change
-14.71%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the total operating costs and expenses for all other retail trade sectors in the United States on a quarterly basis. It provides critical insights into the financial health and operational efficiency of diverse retail businesses beyond major retail categories.
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 trend represents a comprehensive measure of non-essential retail sector operational expenditures, capturing expenses such as administrative costs, marketing, technology, and other overhead expenses. Economists use this data to assess sector-wide financial performance, cost management strategies, and potential economic pressures facing retailers.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial surveys and reports submitted by corporations to government economic agencies, then aggregated and standardized for analysis.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and economic researchers to understand retail sector cost structures, potential inflationary pressures, and overall business environment trends.
Key Facts
- Tracks comprehensive operating expenses across non-major retail subsectors
- Provides quarterly snapshot of retail business cost management
- Helps economists assess broader economic trends and sector resilience
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator specifically measure?
A: It measures total operating costs and expenses for all other retail trade sectors beyond major retail categories, providing a detailed view of sector-wide financial performance.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, offering a regular and current perspective on retail sector operational expenses.
Q: Why are operating costs important for economic analysis?
A: Operating costs reveal business efficiency, potential inflationary pressures, and overall economic health of the retail sector.
Q: How can businesses use this information?
A: Companies can benchmark their own cost structures against sector-wide trends and identify potential areas for operational improvement.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The indicator provides aggregate data and may not capture nuanced differences between individual businesses or specific retail subsectors.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Retail Trade: All Other Operating Costs and Expenses [QFR103OTRUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025