CCTV News: According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in December, the total retail sales of consumer goods was 4517.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.7%. Among them, the retail sales of consumer goods other than automobiles were 395.09 billion yuan, an increase of 4.2%. In 2024, the total retail sales of consumer goods was 48789.5 billion yuan, an increase of 3.5% over the previous year. Among them, the retail sales of consumer goods other than automobiles was 43758.1 billion yuan, an increase of 3.8%.

By the location of the operating unit, in December, the retail sales of urban consumer goods was 3844.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.7%; the retail sales of rural consumer goods were 672.7 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.8%. In 2024, the retail sales of urban consumer goods were 421166 billion yuan, an increase of 3.4% over the previous year; the retail sales of rural consumer goods were 6672.9 billion yuan, an increase of 4.3%.

By consumption type, in December, the retail sales of goods were 3962.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.9%; catering revenue was 554.9 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.7%. In 2024, the retail sales of goods were 43217.7 billion yuan, an increase of 3.2% over the previous year; the catering revenue was 5571.8 billion yuan, an increase of 5.3%.

By retail format, in 2024, the retail sales of convenience stores, professional stores and supermarkets increased by 4.7%, 4.2%, and 2.7% respectively over the previous year; the retail sales of department stores and brand stores decreased by 2.4% and 0.4% respectively.

In 2024, the national online retail sales were 15522.5 billion yuan, an increase of 7.2% over the previous year. Among them, the online retail sales of physical goods was 13081.6 billion yuan, an increase of 6.5%, accounting for 26.8% of the total retail sales of consumer goods; among the online retail sales of physical goods, food, clothing and use goods increased by 16.0%, 1.5% and 6.3% respectively.