U.S. retail sales increased 14.5% in September from a year ago, with spending on clothing and electronics being the strongest!

According to foreign media reports, according to data from the National Retail Federation (NRF), US retail sales in September this year increased by 0.7% from August (excluding car dealers, gas stations and restaurants), exceeding expectations. In addition, it increased by 11% compared with the same period in 2019 and 14.5% compared with the same period in 2020.

NRF pointed out that the growth of US retail sales in September was mainly led by clothing, electronics and general merchandise stores. At the same time, sales of beauty and personal care and electronics products decreased.

Here are the sales figures for key categories in the U.S. in September, according to the NRF survey:

• Clothing and clothing accessories stores increased 1.1% month-on-month and 22.5% year-on-year

• Electronics and appliance stores fell 0.9% on the month but were up 17.3% on the year

• Furniture and home furnishings stores increased 0.2% monthly and 13.7% annually

• Sporting goods stores grew 3.7% month-over-month and 13% year-over-year

• Grocery and beverage stores increased 0.7% on the month and 7.4% on the year.

• Health and personal care stores fell 1.4% on the month but were up 6.9% on the year

• Building material and garden supply stores increased 0.1% on the month and 6.2% on the year.

• Online and other non-store sales increased 0.6% month-on-month and 10.5% year-on-year.

NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said that due to the recurrence of the epidemic, consumer spending outside the retail industry encountered a "slowdown" at the end of the summer, but consumers remained active and retail sales were higher than analysts' expectations of a 0.2% decline. However, inflation and supply chain problems in the United States continue, which may affect consumer purchasing power.

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