Retail and food services sales in the United States were virtually unchanged in November compared to the previous month, landing at $732.6 billion, the US Census Bureau revealed in its report published on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the figure marked a 3.5% rise compared to the corresponding month in 2024. Total sales for the period from August 2025 to October 2025 were up by 4.2% year-on-year. Nonstore retailers rose by 9% compared to 2024, while food service and drinking places increased by 4.1% year-on-year. (full story)