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Retail sales remained unchanged in December

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Total retail sales remained unchanged in December 2025 compared to the previous month but increased by 2.4% year-over-year, excluding price changes. Total sales for the 12 months of 2025 were up 3.7% from 2024.

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There were $735.0 billion, virtually unchanged from the previous month, and up 2.4% from December 2024, adjusted for seasonal variation and holiday and trading-day differences, but not for price changes according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Total sales for the 12 months of 2025 were up 3.7% from 2024.Core retail sales—excluding automobiles, parts, and gasoline, […] The post Retail sales remained unchanged in December appeared first on ABA Banking Journal .