Fashion retail in the United States wrapped up the first half of 2025 on a positive note, recording a cumulative growth of 3.6% compared to the same period last year. However, June saw a slight deceleration in momentum, according to data from the United States Trade Office.
In June, fashion retail sales reached $24.869 billion—an increase of 2.4% year-on-year, translating to an absolute gain of $584 million. While the sector remained in growth territory, the pace slowed significantly from May, when sales had surged nearly 6% year-on-year.
On a month-on-month basis, the figures showed a notable decline. Fashion revenues dropped from $27.941 billion in May to $24.869 billion in June—a decrease of 11%, or $3.072 billion in absolute terms.
Despite this monthly dip, the broader trend remains encouraging. For the first six months of the year, total US fashion retail sales climbed to $142.6 billion, marking a 3.6% increase over the same period in 2024.
The performance coincides with the first half of Donald Trump’s current term as President. However, given that the first major tariff announcements only came in April, their impact on inflation and retail dynamics may not yet be fully reflected in these figures.
In contrast to fashion, overall US consumption declined in June, falling 5.2% year-on-year after a 3.1% increase in May. Nationwide retail sales reached $713.652 billion in June alone, bringing the total for the first half of the year to $4.2 trillion.
