Retail sales decreased 0.4% to $70.0 billion in December. Sales were down in three of nine subsectors, led by decreases at motor vehicle and parts dealers.

• Core retail sales, which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors and motor vehicle and parts dealers, were down 0.3% in December.
• In volume terms, retail sales were unchanged in December.
• Retail sales were up 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a seventh consecutive quarterly increase. In volume terms, retail sales decreased 0.3% in the fourth quarter.
• In 2025, retail sales increased 4.0%, led by gains at motor vehicle and parts dealers. In volume terms, sales were up 2.3% in 2025.