Question 1

What is Retail Sales: General Merchandise Stores?

Accepted Answer

The most recent month's value of the advance estimate based on data from a subsample of firms from the larger Monthly Retail Trade Survey is available at https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/RSGMS

Information about the Monthly Retail Trade Survey can be found on the Census website at https://www.cen...

Question 2

Where does Retail Sales: General Merchandise Stores data come from?

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This dataset is sourced from FRED (FRED), a trusted provider of economic and financial data. DataSetIQ aggregates and standardizes this data for easy access and analysis.

Question 3

How often is Retail Sales: General Merchandise Stores updated?

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This dataset is updated on a m basis by FRED. DataSetIQ syncs the latest data regularly to ensure you have access to the most current information.

Question 4

What time period does Retail Sales: General Merchandise Stores cover?

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This dataset covers the period from 1992 to 2026. The temporal coverage allows for historical analysis and trend identification over 34 years of data.

Question 5

What units is Retail Sales: General Merchandise Stores measured in?

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The data in this dataset is measured in Mil. of $. Understanding the measurement units is important for accurate interpretation and comparison with other datasets.

Question 6

What is the data quality score for Retail Sales: General Merchandise Stores?

Accepted Answer

Retail Sales: General Merchandise Stores has a DataSetIQ score of 100/100. This score measures data quality based on completeness, timeliness, consistency, and coverage metrics.

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