According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), February retail sales (excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants) increased 0.7 percent seasonally adjusted from January, increased 0.5 percent unadjusted year-over-year.
February retail sales, released today by the U.S. Department of Commerce, showed total retail and food services sales (which include non-general merchandise categories, such as automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants) increased 1.1 percent seasonally adjusted month-to-month, and 4.6 percent adjusted year-over-year.
Clothing and clothing accessories stores’ sales increased 0.2 percent seasonally-adjusted month-to-month, and 0.4 percent unadjusted year-over-year.
Electronics and appliance stores’ sales decreased 0.2 percent seasonally-adjusted month-to-month, and decreased 3.2 percent unadjusted year-over-year.
Furniture and home furnishing stores’ sales decreased 1.6 percent seasonally-adjusted month-to-month, and decreased 2 percent unadjusted year-over-year.
General merchandise stores’ sales increased 0.5 seasonally-adjusted month-to-month, and decreased 4.7 percent unadjusted year-over-year.
Health and personal care stores’ sales were flat seasonally-adjusted month-to-month, and decreased 2.9 percent unadjusted year-over-year.
Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores’ sales decreased 0.9 percent seasonally-adjusted month-to-month, and increased 0.6 percent unadjusted year-over-year.
