The retail-sales report

The retail-sales report
The retail-sales report measures the total revenues of all stores in a given country. This measurement is derived from different samples of stores throughout the nation. The report is particularly useful because it is a timely indicator of broad consumer patterns that are adjusted for seasonal variables. It can be used to predict the performance of many important lagging indicators, and to assess the immediate direction of the economy. Revisions to advanced reports of retail sales can cause significant volatility. The retail sales report can be compared with the sales activity of the company's publicly traded. The retail-sales report