Core retail sales in the United States were unchanged in December 2025, coming in at 0.0% month-over-month, according to data updated on 10 February 2026. This marks a clear slowdown from November 2025, when core retail sales rose 0.4% compared with the previous month.
The month-over-month comparison shows that consumer spending momentum in core categories—typically excluding more volatile components—stalled at year-end, after a modest increase in November. The “actual” December reading reflects the change from November to December, while the “previous” figure captures the move from October to November. The flat December result may signal a cooling in underlying consumer demand after earlier gains.
