All Employees: Retail Trade: Food and Beverage Retailers in Colorado
SMU08000004244500001SA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
51.33
Year-over-Year Change
-0.42%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the total number of employees in the retail trade sector for food and beverage retailers in Colorado. It provides insight into the labor market and consumer demand within this key industry.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The All Employees: Retail Trade: Food and Beverage Retailers in Colorado metric tracks the employment levels in the retail food and beverage industry across the state. This data is used by economists and policymakers to analyze consumer spending patterns, labor market trends, and the overall health of the regional economy.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of businesses conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Monitoring this trend helps inform decisions related to economic and fiscal policy, as well as investment strategies.
Key Facts
- Colorado is a major food and beverage retail market.
- Trend has shown steady growth over the past decade.
- Sector accounts for a significant portion of the state's economy.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total number of employees in the retail trade sector for food and beverage retailers located in the state of Colorado.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data provides insights into consumer spending patterns, labor market trends, and the overall health of the regional economy, which is valuable for economic analysis and policy decisions.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of businesses conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Monitoring this trend helps inform decisions related to economic and fiscal policy, as well as investment strategies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is subject to the typical release schedule and revisions of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Retail Trade: Food and Beverage Retailers in Colorado (SMU08000004244500001SA), retrieved from FRED.