Fashion retail sales in North America experienced a slight slowdown in June 2025, though the sector still concluded the first half of the year with overall positive growth. Data released by the US Bureau of Commerce, shows, fashion retail turnover in the region increased by 2.4 per cent to reach $24.86 billion in June as compared to June 2024.
Despite this year-over-year rise, fashion retail sales in declined by 11 per cent M-o-M from $27.945 billion in May 2025.
However, a strong performance earlier in the year has ensured that the cumulative figure for the first half of 2025 remains positive. US retail fashion sales for the first six months increased by 3.6 per cent to $142.604 billion, compared to the same period last year.
This sector's performance outpaced the first six months of the year, coinciding with President Donald Trump's initial months in office. The report notes, full effect of his first tariff announcement in April on inflation and sales may not yet be entirely visible.
In contrast to fashion, overall consumption declined by 5.2 per cent in in June 2025 compared to June 2024, a significant reversal from the 3.1 per cent rise observed in May. Total US retail trade turnover stood at $713.652 billion during the month, reaching a cumulative $4.2 trillion for the first half of the year.
